Clinical Nurse Specialist Colposcopy - Womens Health, Te Whatu Ora Waitaha

Mō te tūnga | About the role

OurColposcopy and Hysteroscopy Service at Christchurch Women’s Hospital providescare to over 5000 women a year.

Weare seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist who has apassion for women’s health and will enjoy carrying out the role of LeadColposcopy Nurse for the service. This role has recently been scoped to a be a NurseSpecialist position so comes with the opportunity to develop the role,including being supported to become a Nurse Colposcopist.

Supportingthe rest of the clinical team in colposcopy, facilitating clinics, triagingreferrals, managing, and supporting patients to attend their appointments,attending MDMs, facilitating care pathways and collaborating with primarycervical screening programmes, are all key functions of the role.

Youwill be part of a team who is highly motivated to provide an excellent standard of care that is patient centric,and that which is designed to reduce inequity and meet the needs of ourcommunity.

Ko wai koe | About You

Thisis a wonderful opportunity for a nurse wanting to grow and develop a servicethat is passionate about women’s health. You will be working alongside the leaddoctor to lead a multidisciplinary team, providing colposcopy and hysteroscopyservices. You will also collaborate with members of our senior nursing andmanagement teams to develop and improve care delivery across the service. Youwill be expected to collaborate with community providers such as cervicalscreening and our Kaupapa Māori providers to help improve access and reduceinequities in women’s health.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

Mō mātou | About Us

“Ko ngā tāngata, temātua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do”

We are committed tohonouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnershipwith Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations. We believe inimproving, promoting, and protecting the health and well-being of ourcommunity.

Health isultimately all about people. What is important around here is the way we carefor and respect others, the responsibility taken for delivering outcomes, andgoing about our work with integrity. Te Whatu Ora believes that diversity andinclusion is key to ensure we deliver the best care for our diverse population.Te Whatu Ora is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer that welcomes andrespects everyone.

FromJuly last year the Canterbury DHB transitioned across to Te Whatu Ora - HealthNZ. This is a great opportunity to make a difference at a time of significantchange in the healthcare sector. 

WaitahaCanterbury is considered a world leader in its people centred approach tohealth care. We have a unique one health system approach focused on providing"the right care and support, to the right person, at the right time and inthe right place." We plan, fund and deliver health services to the almost600,000 New Zealanders that live in the Canterbury region.

Weare proud of how we do things. We have a way of working that we considerunique. It's about trying new things, listening to ideas from wherever theycome from and working together as one.

Weare passionate about attracting, recruiting and retaining talented people –become part of our team.

Tono ināianei   – Apply Now

Applications will be reviewed as received until the vacancy is filled, therefore the closing date may be brought forward.