Clinical Nurse Specialist - Fracture Liaison

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Fracture Clinic

Permanent, Part-time (0.6 FTE)

Fragility fractures represent one of the most significant healthcare challenges facing New Zealand (NZ) today, therefore driving excellence in the provision and equity of care for fragility fracture patients through benchmarking against Clinical Standards for Fracture Liaison Services is a priority.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

The Fracture Liaison - Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is responsible for providing specialist nursing care and expertise, both in direct care delivery and provision of nursing expertise and guidance to nursing, medical and allied health staff across primary and tertiary health care settings in the management of a defined patient group. As a designated senior nurse working as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) providing comprehensive care, the CNS is responsible for the timely identification, assessment and coordination of ongoing care for all patients aged over 50 years presenting within the Lakes district with a fragility fracture caused by a low-level fall or minor trauma.

The CNS is required to utilise advanced clinical assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills to ensure all patients who meet the criteria of the FLS receive appropriate investigation, intervention, and long-term management to prevent secondary fractures. The CNS is responsible for comprehensive data collection for Health NZ Lakes utilising the NZ Fragility Fracture Registry and high-level local and national reporting to inform quality improvement initiatives to transform fragility fracture care in partnership with Osteoporosis NZ and the NZ Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC).

About the Team/Service/ Location

The Fracture Liaison CNS will be part of an experienced team of Medical Nurse Specialists based at Rotorua Hospital. Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience.

As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, free flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.

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About you

As the Fracture Liaison CNS you will have:

• New Zealand Nursing Council - nursing registration and current practicing certificate
• A relevant post-graduate qualification i.e. Masters or working towards.
• Minimum 5 years post-registration nursing experience in primary and/or tertiary health care settings.
• Experience in implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in action
• Current NZ Driving Licence
• Expert knowledge of the pathophysiology, management and treatment of fragility fractures.
• Advanced computer literacy

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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.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before end of posting date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact vacancy@lakesdhb.govt.nz.

The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.

Job Details

Closing Date: 02/Nov/26, 11:59:00 PM