Nurse Specialist

Nurse Specialist National Intestinal Failure and Rehabilitation Service (NIFRS)Starship – New Zealand’s premier children's hospital Outstanding senior nursing leadership opportunity – permanent, part‑time (0.5FTE) position. About the role We are seeking an innovative, enthusiastic and experienced nurse to join our friendly team as a Nurse Specialist in a permanent, part‑time (0.5FTE) capacity. The Nurse Specialist is an advanced nursing speciality practice and is an expert in assessment skills, diagnostic reasoning, knowledge of management options and monitoring underpinning practice. They have specialist knowledge of complex conditions which is central to the role. Case management and coordination of the patient and their whanau with health professionals, inpatient areas and intersectorially is integral. They will be an expert navigating health systems. About the Service The New Zealand National Intestinal Failure and Rehabilitation Service (NIFRS) is designed to improve outcomes for patients of all ages with intestinal failure (IF). The purpose of NIFRS is to ensure equitable access to IF services for patients and their families, create standards of care and clinical management protocols for IF, improve communication and coordination of care for patients and their families, advocate for IF patients and their families and provide data that will improve quality of care for patients with IF. To be successful you will: Be an experienced paediatric registered nurse or have senior nurse experience in a related field. Have registration with the NZ Nursing Council with current APCH. Have a proficient or expert level Professional Development Recognition Programme (PDRP) portfolio or equivalent. Preferably have a Masters degree or a postgraduate diploma. Have experience in a leadership role with a strong commitment to quality healthcare. Have excellent communication and problem‑solving skills with the ability to work in a bi‑cultural environment. Working at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled and rainbow communities. Starship Child Health Starship is a dedicated paediatric healthcare service and major teaching centre, providing family‑centred care to neonates, children and young people throughout New Zealand and the South Pacific. It is the only comprehensive children’s hospital in New Zealand serving a population of approximately 1million children. How to apply We will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews as they come in, so the position may close before the listed deadline. If you are interested, please apply as soon as possible. To apply, please click the Apply tab below, outline your experience and motivation to apply to this role, and attach your updated CV and Covering Letter. If you have any accessibility or technical issues with the online process, contact Anel Foord, Recruitment Consultant at [email protected] quoting ADHB24591 to discuss how we can best support your application. Contact For further information about the position, please contact the Nurse Unit Manager, Helen Waldron, at [email protected]. #J-18808-Ljbffr