About the role
The Lead Renal Nurse plays a key role in delivering Kidney Health New Zealand's clinical programmes while providing clinical leadership, coordination and support across KHNZ's nursing workforce. As part of KHNZ's national clinical team, the Lead Renal Nurse delivers community kidney health initiatives, provides trusted clinical information and support to people affected by kidney disease, and contributes renal expertise to KHNZ's education, advocacy and awareness activities. The role focuses on improving access to kidney health information and early detection for communities at higher risk of kidney disease, including Māori, Pacific peoples, rural communities and other populations experiencing inequities in kidney health outcomes.
Key responsibilities
- Deliver KHNZ's community clinical programmes, including community kidney checks, screening initiatives and kidney health education activities
- Provide clinical information, guidance and support to people affected by kidney disease, whānau, health professionals and communities
- Provide day-to-day clinical leadership and support to KHNZ's Regional Renal Nurses and casual nursing workforce
- Coordinate clinical communication and knowledge sharing across the nursing team
- Support the induction, training and ongoing development of permanent and casual nurses
- Support consistent, safe and evidence-based clinical practice across KHNZ programmes
- Contribute to the development, review and implementation of clinical processes, resources and quality-improvement activities
- Build relationships with communities, health providers and local organisations to improve awareness, access and engagement with KHNZ services
- Respond to clinical enquiries received through KHNZ support channels, including phone and email enquiries
- Maintain accurate records of clinical activity, enquiries, programme delivery and outcomes
About you
- Current New Zealand nursing registration
- Significant experience working in renal nursing or another relevant clinical speciality
- Demonstrated experience providing patient education, clinical advice and support to individuals and whānau
- Experience delivering health promotion, screening, education or community-based health programmes is desirable
- Experience working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, health providers or community organisations
- Knowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application within health settings
- Current New Zealand driver's licence and ability to travel as required
- Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills, with the ability to provide safe and appropriate advice
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex health information clearly to a range of audiences
- Strong patient and whānau-centred approach, with empathy, respect and a commitment to supporting people affected by kidney disease
About us
Kidney Health New Zealand is a national clinical team delivering community kidney health initiatives and providing trusted clinical information and support to people affected by kidney disease.