Hepatology subgroup

Welcome to the New Zealand Hepatology Nurses Group  which is a Sub-Group 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 by email:  Nzhepng.secretary@gmail.com

Important documents

• NZ Hepatology Nurses Knowledge and Skills Framework (PDF, 1212KB)
• Hepatology Terms of Reference (PDF, 133KB)
• National Action Plan for Hep C (PDF. 694KB)
• World Hepatitis Day 28 July 2022

Committee

Chairperson Judith McLaughlin
Secretary Bridget Faire
NZgNC Rep Jessica Southall
Committee member Jacqui Stone
Committee member Susan Gale

Reports

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