Regional Clinical Nurse Specialist – Bleeding Disorders

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand's Midland Haemophilia and Bleeding Disorders Service in the Waikato region is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist to lead expert nursing care for people with bleeding disorders across the Midland region.

The role provides coordination with Haematologists, laboratories, primary care and national haemophilia services to ensure equitable, timely, evidence-based care for both children and adults. A Post Graduate Diploma and NZ practicing certificate are required.

Qualifications

• Current New Zealand Annual Practicing Certificate.
• Experience in haematology, bleeding disorders, paediatrics or chronic disease management.
• Ability to work autonomously across regional networks and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in patient education, care coordination and service development.
• Experience working across adult and paediatric services.
• Post Graduate Diploma.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary nursing contact for patients and whānau with haemophilia and other bleeding disorders.
• Coordinate specialist care across the Midland region, ensuring equitable access to treatment and services.
• Provide education and support to patients, whānau and healthcare professionals on bleeding disorders and treatment pathways.
• Undertake nurse-led assessment and follow-up of patients attending the Haemophilia Treatment Centre for bleeding episodes, injuries and ongoing care.
• Coordinate haemostatic management plans for surgical, dental and other invasive procedures in collaboration with Consultant Haematologists and multidisciplinary teams.
• Support patients throughout the lifespan, including education and care coordination for children newly diagnosed with severe haemophilia and their families.
• Manage patient communications regarding bleeding episodes, treatment requirements, home therapy stock, travel planning and upcoming procedures.
• Coordinate the ordering, supply and utilisation of haemophilia therapies, working closely with the New Zealand Blood Service and laboratory services.
• Maintain regional bleeding disorder databases, registries and clinical records to support patient care, reporting and service planning.
• Contribute to quality improvement, service development and act as a clinical resource for hospital, community and primary care teams across the region.

Skills

Haematology experience

Paediatrics experience

Autonomy across regional networks

Patient education

Care coordination

Service development

NZ driver license

Education

Post Graduate Diploma

Job description

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand's Midland Haemophilia and Bleeding Disorders Service in the Waikato region is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist to lead expert nursing care for people with bleeding disorders across the Midland region.

The role provides coordination with Haematologists, laboratories, primary care and national haemophilia services to ensure equitable, timely, evidence-based care for both children and adults. A Post Graduate Diploma and NZ practicing certificate are required.