Clinical Nurse Specialist – Colposcopy - Women’s Health, Te Whatu Ora Waitaha

Senior Nursing Opportunity within Women's Health
Permanent Full Time Position Monday to Friday
Experience and knowledge in gynaecology, with preferably experience in colposcopy and hysteroscopy.

Mō te tūnga About the role
Our Colposcopy and Hysteroscopy Service at Christchurch Women's Hospital provides care to over 5000 women a year.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist who has a passion for women's health and will enjoy carrying out the role of Lead Colposcopy Nurse for the service.
This role has recently been scoped to be a Nurse Specialist position, so comes with the opportunity to develop the role, including being supported to become a Nurse Colposcopist.
Supporting the rest of the clinical team in colposcopy, facilitating clinics, triaging referrals, managing, and supporting patients to attend their appointments, attending MDMs, facilitating care pathways and collaborating with primary cervical screening programmes are all key functions of the role.
You will be part of a team who is highly motivated to provide an excellent standard of care that is patient-centric and designed to reduce inequity and meet the needs of our community.
Ko wai koe About You
This is a wonderful opportunity for a nurse wanting to grow and develop a service that is passionate about women's health.
You will be working alongside the lead doctor to lead a multidisciplinary team, providing colposcopy and hysteroscopy services.
You will also collaborate with members of our senior nursing and management teams to develop and improve care delivery across the service.
You will be expected to collaborate with community providers such as cervical screening and our Kaupapa Māori providers to help improve access and reduce inequities in women's health.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako Skills and experience

An experienced registered nurse with knowledge and skills in gynaecology, with preferably experience in colposcopy and hysteroscopy.
Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current annual practicing certificate.
Currently hold or be working towards a relevant postgraduate qualification in Nursing.
Proven leadership skills, with the ability to be a specialist resource nurse for patients and other clinicians.
Knowledge and experience in quality and change management.
Has a passion for Women's Health and a comprehensive understanding of the health inequities that exist in women's health, with a will to mitigate these.
Motivated, adaptable, flexible, and solution-focused.
Able to use technology efficiently (e.g., Excel, databases).
Work well in a team as well as autonomously.

Mō mātou About Us
Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do.
We are committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori is at the forefront of all our conversations.
We believe in improving, promoting, and protecting the health and well-being of our community.
Health is ultimately all about people.
What is important around here is the way we care for and respect others, the responsibility taken for delivering outcomes, and going about our work with integrity.
Te Whatu Ora believes that diversity and inclusion are key to ensure we deliver the best care for our diverse population.
Te Whatu Ora is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer that welcomes and respects everyone.
From July last year, the Canterbury DHB transitioned across to Te Whatu Ora - Health NZ.
This is a great opportunity to make a difference at a time of significant change in the healthcare sector.
Waitaha Canterbury is considered a world leader in its people-centred approach to healthcare.
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 in the right place."
We plan, fund, and deliver health services to the almost 600,000 New Zealanders that live in the Canterbury region.
We are proud of how we do things.
We have a way of working that we consider unique.
It's about trying new things, listening to ideas from wherever they come from, and working together as one.
We are passionate about attracting, recruiting, and retaining talented people to become part of our team.
Tono ināianei
Applications will be reviewed as received until the vacancy is filled; therefore, the closing date may be brought forward.
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