Clinical Nurse Specialist - Breast Care, General Surgery
Clinical Nurse Specialist – Breast Care, General Surgery
- Opportunity to make an impact on the health of our community in Counties Manukau
- Permanent, Part-Time (0.9FTE) Position Available!
- Monday – Friday
- Manukau Health Park
Our Organisation:
Health NZ Counties Manukau is a dynamic and progressive organisation at the forefront of innovative health care delivery within the New Zealand Public Health Sector. We continue to work with others to achieve equity in key health indicators for Maaori, Pacific and communities with health disparities and will continue to develop and implement plans, based on local needs to improve the health and wellbeing of Counties Manukau region. Our main sites are Middlemore Hospital, Kidz First Hospital and Manukau Health Park.
We are part of Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. HNZ leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.
Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) for Breast Care to join our dynamic team at Manukau Health Park. This role will utilize your advanced specialty knowledge and clinical leadership skills in breast care to enhance patient care within a multidisciplinary environment. As a key member of the team, you will provide a comprehensive and high-quality service that extends across various aspects of breast care, including community outreach, outpatient services, and hospital care.
You will collaborate with the General Surgery service and work across the organisation to support and complement the delivery of breast care expertise to our patients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Influence patient care and service delivery by recommending improvements in clinical practices related to quality, resource management, and performance optimisation.
- Work collaboratively within the General Surgery service and across other clinical departments to ensure cohesive, high-quality patient care.
- Take a leading role in ensuring the effective coordination of available resources, staff training, and skill development to meet the needs of the service.
- Act as a clinical advisor on complex cases, liaising with both internal and external stakeholders, including external service providers and community organizations.
- Ensure that breast care services are delivered in accordance with clinical standards, policies, and organizational goals.
Essential
- Registered Nurse with New Zealand Nursing Council
- At least 5 years post registration experience in a relevant clinical environment
- Relevant Postgraduate diploma qualification (or working towards)
- Current Annual Practicing Certificate
This role reports to the reports to the Service Manager, General Surgery
Why Join Us?
At Te Whatu Ora-Counties Manukau, we offer an innovative and supportive environment that fosters professional growth and development. You will have the opportunity to work within a team dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centred care across the entire breast care service.
Please apply online at https://info.health.nz/careers/explore-new-zealand/auckland/east-south-counties-manukau or for more information and a copy of the job description, please contact Nancy in the recruitment centre at Nancy.Li@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz
Applications Close: 4th August 2026
Job Number: CMH202617384
