Stomal Therapy Section Aims

• To be the recognised professional organisation for all Stomal Therapy nurses in New Zealand.
• To recruit nurses practising, identifying with, and/or interested in Stomal Therapy care to belong to the NZNOSTS Nurses National Section.
• To practice within the protection, partnership and participation principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.
• To develop and disseminate Standards of Practice for Stomal Therapy Nurses.
• To provide a communications network for all members including regular newsletters, conferences and disseminating information on issues pertaining to Stomal Therapy nursing.
• To liaise with appropriate authorities on social and health issues relevant to Stomal Therapy nursing and community health.
• To encourage, promote and provide the development of educational programmes/seminars for Stomal Therapy nurses and those interested in Stomal Therapy care.
• To encourage and support research into Stomal Therapy nursing issues.
• To actively facilitate the ongoing strategic and professional development of Stomal Therapy nurses in conjunction with the appropriate health authorities.
• To promote Stomal Therapy nursing and increase the profile of Stomal Therapy nurses.
• To communicate and liaise with other Stomal Therapy organisations at a national and international level.
• To support the objectives and activities of NZNO.