Clinical Specialty Nurse, TADU/PSU, Perioperative Department
Clinical Specialty Nurse, TADU/PSU – Perioperative Services
- Fixed-Term (12 months) Part Time Role (0.5 FTE)
- Senior Nursing Opportunity
- Be part of a team committed to excellence in patient care!
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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
The Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled Clinical Specialty Nurse (CSN) to join our Perioperative Department at Health NZ Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau. This role requires a dedicated and experienced nurse with specialized knowledge in perioperative care to provide advanced clinical support, leadership, and guidance.
As a Clinical Specialty Nurse, you will play a key role in enhancing patient outcomes, supporting best-practice nursing care, and contributing to the development of guidelines, policies, and quality initiatives within the perioperative environment.
This is a busy and challenging role and will involve the leadership and the coordination of TADU/PSU nursing resources and patient flow (to and from TADU/PSU), supported by a dedicated team of TADU/PSU Nurses. Ensuring timely patient care, monitoring patient length of stay and clinical support for the TADU/PSU team will be important aspects of this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as a clinical leader, supporting safe staffing, patient flow, and best-practice care.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality perioperative services.
- Provide direct nursing care, assessments, and education to patients and their families.
- Contribute to the development of clinical guidelines, protocols, and audits.
- Support professional development initiatives for nursing staff.
- Advocate for culturally appropriate care and uphold the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
About You:
- NZ Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practicing Certificate
- 3+ years surgical nursing experience in NZ
- Proficient PDRP or higher
- Relevant Postgraduate qualification completed or near completion
Apply online at https://www.healthnz.govt.nz/careers/locations/auckland/east-south-counties-manukau If you have any questions, please contact Nancy in the Recruitment team at Nancy.Li@middlemore.co.nz
Join us in making a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our community. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!
Job Number: CMH202617127
Application Closes: 26th May 2026
