• Stewart Island
• Permanent (up to 0.9FTE with job share option)
• Salary between $116,040 and $127,674

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

This position is based at the remote rural location of Stewart Island. The Rural Clinical Nurse Specialist is required to provide PRIME, unplanned urgent care, and district nursing.

Rostered shift work entails an eight-hour day, and 24/7 on-call PRIME response located on the island for the rostered period.

In this role, you will:

• provide expert nursing knowledge in the management of patient/consumer care within a defined area of specialty practice, working with the patient, family/whānau, or other health professionals to provide timely nursing care to optimise outcomes
• work across the organisation within a clinical specialty acting in the roles of practitioner, educator, consultant, researcher, leader/change agent, and care coordinator/case manager
• act as a mentor, guide, and support others in the specialty in their assessment, clinical decision-making, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of care
• effectively communicate with patient/consumer and family/whānau and members of the Healthcare team.

About the Team/Service/Location

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

About you

In addition to your nursing qualifications, you will also have postgraduate qualifications, at a minimum a diploma, but preferably a master's degree.

We are looking for an experienced Registered Nurse who can work independently and in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team to assess, treat and manage patient/consumer health care needs.

Our ideal candidate will:

• have at least three years' experience as a Registered Nurse
• be registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand as a Registered Nurse and hold a valid APC
• hold a full New Zealand driver's licence with a clean driving record
• possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• have intermediate/advanced computer skills.

Working at 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 serve 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 Thursday, 12 June 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mikayla Hamilton at mikayla.hamilton@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website.