Clinical Nurse Specialist, Respiratory
Clinical Nurse Specialist - Respiratory
- Counties Manukau Health, Permanent Full Time Position (1 FTE)
- Senior Nursing Role
- Monday - Friday
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. 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 Maaori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
The Role:
We’re looking for a motivated and passionate Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our dynamic, multidisciplinary Respiratory team. This is an exciting opportunity to provide clinical leadership, coordinate seamless care across hospital and community settings, and make a real difference in the lives of people with complex respiratory disease.
As the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), you will provide specialist nursing knowledge, assessment, and management for patients with respiratory conditions including airways disease, sleep and ventilation disorders, and patients requiring home oxygen. You’ll lead nurse led clinics, contribute to pulmonary rehabilitation programmes, and support continuous improvement in patient outcomes through evidence-based practice and education.
Working closely with the multidisciplinary team, Maaori and Pacific health services, and primary care partners, you will play a key role in developing integrated care pathways and strengthening service delivery across the continuum of care.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialist clinical assessment, treatment planning, and management for patients with complex respiratory disease.
- Lead nurse-led respiratory outpatient clinics and provide expert input to multidisciplinary team (MDT) clinics and meetings
- Facilitate and support Pulmonary Rehabilitation and other community respiratory initiatives.
- Provide clinical leadership, mentorship, and education to nursing and allied health staff.
- Contribute to policy and guideline development, service evaluation, and research initiatives.
- Build effective partnerships with primary care providers, community health workers, and external agencies to ensure seamless care.
- Promote health literacy and culturally responsive care that aligns with Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a diverse and supportive multidisciplinary team passionate about improving respiratory health in our community.
- Opportunities for professional development, postgraduate study support, and participation in research.
- Work in a region that values innovation, teamwork, and service integration.
About You:
- NZ Registered Nurse with current Practicing Certificate
- Minimum of five years’ medical/respiratory nursing experience, post registration in NZ
- Minimum PDRP of Proficient or Expert
- Relevant Post graduate qualification completed or in progress (Minimum post graduate diploma)
Join us and make a meaningful difference in respiratory care across Counties Manukau! Apply online at https://careers.tewhatuora.govt.nz/locations/counties-manukau/ If you have any questions, please contact Fran Upoko in the Recruitment Team at nursemidwifejobs@middlemore.co.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Job Number: CMH202516095
Application Closes: 29 October 2025
