Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialty Nurse
- Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialty Nurse – Cardiology Service, Whangarei
- Permanent, part time (0.7FTE) role working 28 hours per week
- Facilitate and coordinate the community-based Cardiac Education Programme, with an emphasis on reducing cardiac disease risk factors
- Be part of a supportive cardiology service that values continuous learning and evidence‑based practice.
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
About the Role
This is a specialty nursing role facilitating and coordinating the community-based Cardiac Education Programme, utilising skilled nursing assessment of cardiac clients, with the aim of maintaining optimal health and independence of client.
You will also be required to undertake skilled nursing assessments and provide education to cardiac patients/whanau with the aim of maintaining optimal health and independence of the client.
Build meaningful, ongoing relationships with cardiac patients as you guide them through education, recovery, and lifestyle change beyond the hospital environment.
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About the Team/Service/Location
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About you
As a Specialty Nurse, you will need to bring strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a non-judgemental inclusive approach. Be proactive, flexible and confidently adapt to changing priorities in a supportive, patient-centred environment.
- New Zealand Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practicing Certificate
- Post Graduate Diploma
- Current full driver's licence
- Recent experience in a Cardiology setting
- A personal commitment to ongoing learning and development including post-graduate education
- Commitment to biculturalism, with an understanding of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi, including how to apply Te Tiriti principles in a meaningful way
- Work constructively as part of a team
Previous experience in training or teaching programmes for adults is desirable but not essential to apply.
Working at Health New Zealand
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.
How to Apply
To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 22nd April 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Emma Hicks on NL-jobs@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
