Clinical Nurse Specialist - Orthopaedics (Adult Population)

About the role

A senior nursing position within the Wellington Orthopaedic Service, working across outpatient and inpatient settings with a focus on patients with hip and knee joint conditions. The role provides specialist nursing care, advice and expertise, delivers direct patient care and nurse-led clinics, supports colleagues caring for patients with complex musculoskeletal conditions and surgery, and contributes to the strategic direction of the Orthopaedic service.

Key responsibilities

• Provide specialist nursing care, advice and expertise, including direct patient care and nurse-led clinics
• Support other staff caring for patients with complex musculoskeletal conditions and surgery
• Work across the orthopaedic service in outpatient and inpatient settings
• Practice at an advanced level within the RN scope of practice, modelling expert clinical skills and promoting best practice
• Facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration and provide education
• Contribute to the development and achievement of the strategic direction of the Orthopaedic service

Required profile

• Current NCNZ Registered Nurse Annual Practicing Certificate
• Expert-level practice and experience in orthopaedic nursing
• Clinical Postgraduate (PG) Diploma with postgraduate clinical courses
• Recognition at Expert or Senior level in the Professional Development Recognition Programme (PDRP)
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, facilitation and coaching skills
• Initiative, motivation and a commitment to learning

The service covers major injuries and fractures at Wellington Hospital and musculoskeletal disorders at Wellington and Kenepuru Hospitals, and acts as a regional tertiary service for complex trauma, revision joint replacement, spinal disorders, scoliosis, paediatric and hand surgery. Applications are made through the online careers portal; applications are reviewed as received and may be considered before the closing date.