Clinical Nurse Specialist, Reconstructive Breast Surgery
Clinical Nurse Specialist – Breast Reconstruction
- Opportunity to make an impact on the health of our community in Counties Manukau
- Permanent, Full-Time Position 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 complex nature of breast reconstruction involving different specialties requires a high level of care co-ordination between general and plastic and reconstructive plastic surgery, clinical expertise and leadership primarily in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
The Clinical Nurse Specialist Reconstructive Breast Surgery will provide clinical expertise and case management for selected patients requiring breast reconstruction ensuring patient treatment is well planned and coordinated.
The role requires:
- Expertise in clinical practice and nursing leadership to drive, educate and influence safe and effective quality care.
- Facilitating and support quality programmes and patient safety initiatives, acknowledging the goals and needs of Surgical and Ambulatory Care.
- Contribution as a proactive member of the Plastic Services team by participation in continuous improvement initiative and reviews.
Essential Criteria include:
- NZ Registered Nurse with Current APC
- Post Graduate qualification in relevant area of specialty
- Proficient of Expert RN in PDRP
- At least 5 years’ experience recent clinical experience in Surgical Services.
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: 28th April 2026
Job Number: CMH202617011
