Registered Nurse – Transplant Nephrology Clinic

• Christchurch Hospital, Christchurch
• 0.4FTE (16 hours a week) Fixed Term till May 2026 due to Parental Leave
• Monday to Friday, Morning shift – 7:30am – 4pm (Days to be discussed at interview stage)

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity within the specialty of Nephrology - to extend skills, develop pathways, provide patient education and improve documentation.

This role includes:

• Assisting with transplant and nephrology outpatient clinics
• Wound care, patient education, co-ordinating and assisting procedures (renal biopsies & tunnel line removals)
• Outpatient infusions and blood tests, PICC bloods and care, nephrostomy tube or other drain removal
• District nurse referrals and communication
• Removal of sutures/staples, urinary catheters (insertion and trial of voids), supporting patients and the nephrology team
• Reviewing nursing and patient documentation and updating, creating pathways to help improve the patient journey.

About the Service

The Nephrology Service is attached to the Dialysis Service who provides care to patients across Canterbury and the West Coast through the acute inpatient unit and home based haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis programme.
The Nephrology Service assists with the renal transplant clinic that is supported by a multidisciplinary team.  

About you

We are looking for a Registered Nurse who has great initiative, critical thinking, the ability to work independently, strong communication, clinical assessment, and problem-solving skills. 
Do you enjoy patient advocacy and want to improve the patient journey, including liaising with a multidisciplinary team and helping strengthen communication and support?

Ideally you will come with the below skills and experience;

• Experience in nephrology, wound care including NPWT, venepuncture and cannulation, CVAD certified, male catheterisation competent, CAPD certified
• Enthusiastic, motivated, with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage a wide variety of people, is paramount in this role.
• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC)
  

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 by Monday 7th April. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Nila at nila.gopal@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz