Hepatology subgroup

Welcome to the New Zealand Hepatology Nurses Group, which is a Subgroup of the NZGNC. 

The overarching purpose of the NZ Hepatology Nurses Group is to:

• Promote and highlight the role and value of the hepatology specialist nurse / clinical nurse specialist / registered nurses across New Zealand.
• Promote the development of the nursing within hepatology by facilitating access to appropriate education.
• Support high quality care for those with hepatology disease through relevant coordinated projects (e.g. patient information and education, national database).
• Forge strong links with key stakeholders including relevant national patient forums, gastroenterology society and other relevant nursing groups.

If you would like to become a member of the New Zealand hepatology nurses group please contact our secretary on nzhepng.secretary@gmail.com.

Documents

• NZ Hepatology Nurses Knowledge and Skills Framework (PDF, 1.2MB)
• Hepatology Terms of Reference (PDF, 133KB)
• National Action Plan for Hep C (PDF, 694KB)
• World Hepatitis Day 28 July 2022

Committee

Judith McLaughlin, Chairperson
 

Susan Gale, Secretary
 

Jessica Southall, Treasurer
 

Nicola Caine, NZgNC Representative
 

Jen Chesbrough, Committee member
 

Barry Harrison, Committee member

Reports

• Annual Report 2024 (PDF 87 KB)
• Annual Report 2023 (PDF 87 KB)
• November 2022 New Zealand Hepatology Nurses Annual Report (PDF 88KB)