Clinical Nurse Specialist - Lymphoedema Service, Auckland

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Lymphoedema Service at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Counties Manukau, Auckland Clinical Nurse Specialist– Lymphoedema Service Permanent Part Time Role (0.7 FTE) Monday - Friday Our Organisation: Health NZ Counties Manukau is a dynamic and progressive organisation at the forefront of innovative health care delivery within the New Zealand Public Health Sector. We continue to work with others to achieve equity in key health indicators for Maaori, Pacific and communities with health disparities and will continue to develop and implement plans, based on local needs to improve the health and wellbeing of Counties Manukau region.Our main sites are Middlemore Hospital, Kidz First Hospital and Manukau Health Park. We are part of Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. HNZ leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.The Role: We are seeking a passionate and experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to lead and coordinate care within our Lymphoedema Service. This pivotal role involves advanced clinical management of patients with complex lymphoedema needs, integrating care across cancer, vascular, and long-term condition specialties.You will work in a transdisciplinary team, driving service excellence through direct clinical care, education, service development, and evidence-based practice. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing your nursing career in a supportive and dynamic environment. Key ResponsibilitiesProvide expert assessment, treatment, and case management for patients with lymphoedema Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external providers to enhance patient outcomes Develop and maintain patient education resources and contribute to public and professional awareness Lead and support clinical teaching and mentoring for staffDrive quality improvement initiatives and lead audits, research, and clinical innovation Maintain professional development, attend conferences, and contribute to national networks Uphold principles of cultural safety and the Treaty of Waitangi in all aspects of care Cultural Safety&Diversity : At Health NZ Counties Manukau, we honour the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and respect cultural differences. You will demonstrate cultural awareness in all your interactions with patients, families, and colleagues, ensuring inclusive and diverse care for all. About You : NZ Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practicing Certificate.5+ years of experience (post registration) in NZ Recent relevant experience in Lymphoedema Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (or equivalent) completed or near completion. Demonstrated leadership abilities, with experience in coaching and mentoring nursing staff. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our older adult population. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!Job Number: CMH202515088 Application Closes: 22 May 2025 At Counties Manukau Health people and their lives matter to us. We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this we need a workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds who share our values and have a passion to work in our community and would greatly value seeing applicants from our Maaori and Pacific communities. We are also committed to our Disability Strategy, which focuses on people with disabilities; they are our patients, whaanau, community and our staff - all carefully considered in our action plan. Together we will improve the accessibility needs for everyone who has a disability. Our values are Valuing Everyone- Whakawhanaungatanga , Kind–Manaakitanga, Together –Kotahitanga, Excellent- Rangatiratanga. If these are your values too, then join us today.Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Counties Manukau Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website. #J-18808-Ljbffr