Nurse Specialist

Nurse Specialist - Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Gastroenterology, Starship Child Health About the Company Starship Child Health is New Zealand's leading children's hospital, dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare to neonates, children, and adolescents throughout New Zealand and the South Pacific. As part of Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are committed to delivering family-centered care and building a health system that serves all New Zealanders, grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. About the Role We are looking for an innovative and experienced Nurse Specialist to join our friendly team in a full-time, fixed-term position for 16 months. This role represents an outstanding senior nursing leadership opportunity for those looking to advance their nursing career. As a Nurse Specialist, you will engage in advanced nursing specialty practice, demonstrating expertise in assessment skills, diagnostic reasoning, and management options. You will possess specialized knowledge of complex conditions, which is central to this role. Key responsibilities will include case management and coordination of care for patients and their whanau, working collaboratively with health professionals across inpatient areas and intersectorally. About the Service The Gastroenterology service focuses on the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and long-term follow-up of children and adolescents with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). This position primarily involves outpatient duties, managing clinics and community consultations. You will work closely with Gastroenterologists in providing education and counseling to children and families at the time of diagnosis. Additionally, you will oversee day case infusions for children with IBD, assist in transition services for rangatahi moving to adult services, and participate in diagnostic capsule endoscopy. About You To be successful in this role, you will need to meet the following criteria: - Be an experienced registered nurse with a focus on pediatrics - Hold registration with the New Zealand Nursing Council and a current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) - Have a proficient or expert-level Professional Development Recognition Programme (PDRP) portfolio or equivalent - Preferably possess a Master's degree or a postgraduate diploma - Have experience in a leadership role with a strong commitment to quality healthcare - Demonstrate excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to thrive in a bi-cultural environment For additional details regarding the role and the required experience and knowledge, please refer to the position description. If you have any questions about the position, feel free to reach out to our Nurse Unit Manager, Helen Waldron, at hwaldron@adhb.govt.nz. Working at Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are dedicated to ensuring high-quality healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We value a diverse and inclusive workforce, as it enhances our ability to understand and serve our community effectively. We strongly encourage applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply We will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews on a rolling basis, so this position may close before the listed deadline. If you are interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. To apply, please click on the 'Apply' tab below. Outline your relevant experience and motivation for applying for this role, and attach your updated CV and Cover Letter. If you encounter any accessibility or technical issues with the online application process, please contact Anél Foord, Recruitment Consultant, at Anel.Foord@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz, quoting reference ADHB22867, to discuss how we can best support your application.