Clinical Nurse Specialist, Breast Service, Surgical

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

As our Clinical Nurse Specialist – Breast Service, you will deliver safe, clinically effective care to patients and their families/whānau. You will play a key role in coordinating care for individuals with cancer, supporting them and their carers throughout the entire care pathway.

This role is integral to championing high-quality healthcare that promotes equitable health outcomes. You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, contributing to service development, quality improvement initiatives, and the delivery of best-practice, patient-centred care.

This position provides an opportunity to be innovative and to make a meaningful impact within a growing and evolving service.

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About the Team / Service / Location

Waitematā is the largest Health District in New Zealand, with two acute admitting hospitals at North Shore and Waitakere. This role will be based at North Shore Hospital

About You

As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will bring advanced clinical expertise, leadership capability, and a strong commitment to excellence in patient care. You will need to have:

• At least five years post registration, with contemporary current practice in care of patients receiving cancer treatment/care.
• Achieved RN Level 4 or equivalent with current portfolio
• Reputation for excellence in specialty and Interdisciplinary practice
• Confident in application of basic computer programs including Microsoft Outlook, Windows and Excel and report writing
• Post graduate Certificate leading to Diploma in Nursing with evidence of advanced physical assessment, history taking diagnostic reasoning, and pharmacology knowledge
• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and service development
  Proven care coordination skills and confidence working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams

You will be a mature, positive, proactive, and enthusiastic practitioner with excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in high-pressure environments. A patient-focused, inclusive, and team-oriented approach is essential.

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 3 April 2026, position reference : WDHB21139