Clinical Nurse Specialist – Whangarei
- Hospital in the Home (HiTH) - Whangarei, Northland New Zealand
- Permanent part-time position working 24 hours per week
- Career development and progression is supported; work towards a Nurse Practitioner pathway
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
We are currently seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist who will utilise their advanced clinical expertise to deliver Hospital in the Home (HiTH) care across a variety of settings, providing case coordination to enhance the patient journey and improve outcomes for patients and their whanau.
In this role, the Clinical Nurse Specialist will provide day-to-day leadership, coordination; coaching and mentorship to nursing colleagues and other members of the HiTH team. As this is a new service there will be a focus on the development of new resources to support patient care delivery and on quality initiatives that review and evaluate the service as it is developed.
There is an opportunity for this role to be a stepping stone for Nurses who are working towards, or are on a Nurse Practitioner pathway to be supported to become a Nurse Practitioner for Hospital in the Home care service.
This is a permanent, part time position (0.6 FTE) working 24 hours per week based in Whangarei. You will be rostered across 7 days of the week 0730-1600, sharing a one in three weekend roster. There may be the provision for some flexibility with your hours or for you to work hours in another role - please talk to us about this.
About the Team/Service/Location
Come back to the future and be part of an exciting and innovative new service being delivered in Te Tai Tokerau. Hospital in the Home is an emerging healthcare delivery model providing high-quality, hospital-level care in the comfort of a patient's home.
This new initiative is transforming the way that we provide healthcare and we are searching for a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our team. As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in providing expert clinical leadership, promoting best practices, and supporting patient-centred care. No two days are ever the same, we are seeking an enthusiastic team player who is highly resourceful, has strong time management skills, and is an excellent communicator.
The Hospital in The Home (HiTH) is a short time limited acute episode of hospital care that is delivered in a patient’s preferred place of residence. It provides access to specialist acute care that is equivalent to a patient occupying an inpatient bed and includes access to hospital specialists, nursing, full multi-disciplinary team and to all diagnostic services and medications.
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About you
- Registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand (NCNZ) and a current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC)
- Previous New Zealand nursing experience in the acute care setting
- Postgraduate diploma in specialty nursing practice
- Advanced practice skills and knowledge with relevant nursing competencies that demonstrate that.
- Proven leadership capabilities with mentoring and educating nurses
- Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adaptable (no task is too big or too small for you)
- Proven leadership capabilities with mentoring and educating nurses
- Current full NZ drivers licence
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 21st September 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Olivia Matthews at 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.