Clinical Nurse Specialist - Burns

Contract: Permanent full time 1.0 FTE Rostered and Rotating

Salary: NZNO Meca Senior nursing scale - based on experience and skills (pro rata)

Please note this role is open only to current staff of Te Whatu Ora. Please do not apply if you are not employed by Te Whatu Ora.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we - re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Burns provides specialist nursing advice, care and expertise, both in delivering direct patient care and in supporting other staff caring for patients with burn injuries. This CNS role provides comprehensive burn injury assessment and management within the maxillofacial, burns and plastic surgery inpatient (Unit) and plastics outpatient setting.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The Wellington Regional Burn Unit (RBU) is integrated within the Wellington Plastic Surgery service. The Wellington Regional RBU is one of four RBUs in Aotearoa New Zealand, which along with the National Burn Centre located in Middlemore Hospital form an integrated National Burn Service. This role will be based at Hutt Hospital.

About you:

The person best suited for this role will have the following:

• Has a current New Zealand Nursing Registration
• Can provide clinical expertise and leadership on plastics & burn care
• Will ensure patient treatment and care is co-ordinated, comprehensive and informed by specialist knowledge.
• Clinical expertise and experience aligning with Maxillofacial, Burns and Plastic Surgery
• An enthusiasm and passion for ongoing nursing practice development
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, facilitation and coaching skills

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is - the weaving of wellness - . We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

How to Apply

To apply please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers - portal by Date. If you have any questions about the role, Deb.Brodie@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.