The Faster Cancer Treatment Clinical Nurse Specialist (FCT CNS) position is a 0.6 FTE fixed term role from July 2024 – August 2025.
It is an advanced nursing practice role that is responsible for care co-ordination of patients on the High Suspicion of Cancer pathway, and patients who are have a gynaecologic cancer diagnosis that are being cared for by the General Gynaecology team.
Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity
To support individuals with a gynaecologic malignancy or potential malignancy, from first consultation and to be the point of contact for these patients through their journey. The role will ensure timely access to diagnosis and treatment services and manage the prioritisation of cases and coordination the care of people with high or complex needs, including providing access to psychological and cultural support. The CNS will follow the patients through to ensure care is understood and actioned.
Further responsibilities include managing the Rapid Access Clinic (RAC), and coordinating all FCT cases and attending the Gynae Oncology multi-disciplinary meeting. The role will work closely with all services involved in the coordinated care of women receiving diagnosis of gynaecological cancers.
The CNS role also includes the management of an ongoing patient database and follow up management.
Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills
For a confidential discussion about this role, contact Leanne Wilson NUM via email LeanneW@adhb.govt.nz
Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
We are Te Whatu Ora, Te Toka Tumai, Auckland. We provide health and disability services to more than half a million people living in central Auckland, regional services for Northland and greater Auckland, and specialist national services for the whole of New Zealand. Our main sites are Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre and Starship Children’s Hospital, located in central Auckland.
We are part of Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. Te Whatu Ora leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.
We are also an Accredited Employer with Immigration NZ (Please visit Immigration NZ Accredited Employer Work Visa for more information if you will be needing a Work Visa)
We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngāti Whātua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.
He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu | Why you will enjoy working here
We recognise there is more to life than mahi | work, and we encourage and provide access to all our staff several services and benefits to support themselves whilst they are employed within Te Toka Tumai Auckland.
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Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
Please submit your application online, outlining your experience and motivation to apply to this role.
If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, please contact Sonam Arora, Recruitment Consultant via SonamA@adhb.govt.nz to discuss how we can best support your application.
Reference | ADHB21137 |
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Posted on | 21/05/2024 |
Closes on | 28/05/2024 |
Location | Auckland Central |
Expertise | Senior Nursing |
This position is a Core Children's worker under the Children's Act & requires full safety checks completed before any new employee starts |
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