• Full time permanent role based in Palmerston North
• Contribute to transforming the future of health as a Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Nursing Collectives: Designated Senior Nurse Grade 2/3

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, we have an opportunity available to join our team, based in Palmerston North, as part of our Central region. This permanent, full-time role requires you to utilise your specialist nursing knowledge and nursing judgment to apply whānau-centred, holistic, innovative nursing care to meet the needs of patients, whānau and communities.

You will provide specialist nursing expertise and leadership into the core functions of school base health services, health protection, including case and contact management, outbreak investigation and control, and prevention. The Clinical Nurse Specialist works across the organisation within a clinical specialty acting in the roles of practitioner, educator, consultant, researcher, leader/change agent and care coordinator/case manager in the pursuit of clinical excellence and improved health outcomes.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The National Public Health Service (NPHS) within Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, work towards Pae Ora (healthy futures) for all by engaging with the wider determinants that impact people's health, focusing on oranga/wellbeing, prevention, protection, and population-level intervention. We are connected across boundaries to deliver public health services that are nationally planned, regionally delivered and locally tailored.

About you

As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you'll be able to work collaboratively across the sector and organisational boundaries to influence the nursing contribution to better outcomes for our whānau and communities. 

• A current RN Practicing Certificate with the Nursing Council of New Zealand
• Clinical Postgraduate Diploma is the required qualification however there is support to complete a Masters' qualification
  • The prerequisite postgraduate clinical courses to undertake a RN prescribing practicum for NCNZ authorisation in RN prescribing in primary health and specialty teams, provide essential clinical knowledge for the CNS role. Note: Service and nursing leadership approval is required to undertake the RN prescribing practicum
• Expert level in Professional Development Recognition Programme (PDRP) and committed to maintain Expert/Senior PDRP
• Current driver's license
• Proficient computer literacy in Microsoft packages and other databases
• Comprehensive knowledge informs understanding the NZ Health System including equity issues, professional leadership and emerging issues for the nursing profession
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, facilitation and coaching skills
• Experience in practice development and quality improvement strategies

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.  

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now”. All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 15 June 2025 If you have any questions about the role, please contact Elismha Lubbe at Elismha.Lubbe@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz