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Ko wai mātou? | Who are we?
Total Care Health Service are a leading and trusted provider of wound care services to ACC. We provide assessment of acute and complex wounds using products that are up to date and are at the leading edge of the wound management process. We work under ACC nursing services and provide a wide range of services with a focus on wound care, as well long-term injuries, palliative care, and rehabilitation support.

Our team works with clients across Aotearoa, offering personalised care for all. 


Mō te tūnga | About the role
We are seeking a driven and self-motivated Clinical Nurse Leader to lead and develop a team of nurses in the Waikato Region. This is a full-time Monday to Friday role with an on-call rotation. Travel within the region is expected on occasion.

You will be responsible for:

• Providing clinical supervision and leadership to a team of small but spread-out community wound care nurses
• Ensuring high-quality service delivery aligned with contract specifications
• Supporting professional development and fostering a strong team culture
• Managing complex care needs, complaints, and exception reporting
• Working collaboratively with teams across the region to improve workflows

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | What we're looking for

• Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practising Certificate
• 5+ years of practical nursing experience (Community Nursing preferred) 
• Understanding of ACC nursing services and contracts
• Proven leadership experience, driving change and service improvements
• A specialty clinical interest (preferred but not essential)
• Full driver's licence
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word

Ngā tohungatanga mō tēnei tūranga | Desired skills and experience

• Previous DN, surgical or wound experience beneficial
• Wound care and surgical experience
• Experienced in long term conditions, aged residential care, or medical nursing highly desirable
• Actively demonstrates the ability and desire to show cultural sensitivity, awareness and understanding of diversity

He aha mātou e whiriwhiri ai | Why join us?

• Excellent work-life balance - no shift work
• Company car for work-related travel
• A supportive nationwide team with a strong values-based culture
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• A passionate business that promotes diversity and inclusion and is reflective of the communities we serve
• Wide range of responsibilities caring for people receiving Te Whatu Ora, Whaikaha and ACC services

  
Total Care Health and Access Community Health is all about enabling our communities and making that small but impactful effect on our communities around Aotearoa.
For any questions, please email recruitment@access.org.nz
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