Clinical Nurse Specialist, National Burn Centre
Clinical Nurse Specialist – National Burns Centre
- Opportunity to make an impact on the health of our community in Counties Manukau
- Permanent, Part-Time (0.8FTE) Role Available
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.
About the role:
The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) National Burns Centre role provides advanced clinical expertise and nursing leadership across the National Burns Service, both nationally and within Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau. This senior specialist role is focused on delivering high quality, patient centred care for people undergoing treatment for burns, while supporting their whaanau throughout the continuum of care.
Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, the CNS plays a pivotal role in coordinating and enhancing seamless care pathways across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. The role provides specialist clinical guidance, supports service integration initiatives, and ensures care planning and treatment delivery are informed by best practice and a comprehensive case management approach.
The CNS also provides professional leadership and education to nursing and clinical staff, fostering excellence in burns care and ensuring teams are equipped with the knowledge and skills required to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care. This role will also involve contributing to the 1:4 after hour call roster.
Essential:
- Registered Nurse - Current NZ Annual Practicing Certificate
- Post graduate diploma relevant to speciality
- A minimum of five years post registration in surgical nursing with relevant clinical nursing experience.
- Functioning at Proficient or above on the PDRP framework.
Please apply online at https://info.health.nz/careers/explore-new-zealand/auckland/east-south-counties-manukau or for more information please contact Nancy in the recruitment centre at Nancy.Li@middlemore.co.nz
Applications Close: 8th June 2026
Job Number: CMH202617013
