Clinical Nurse Specialist Fracture Liaison

• Bring your expertise to improving bone health, preventing fractures, and changing lives.

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.

The Fracture Liaison Service (FLS) is a specialist, patient-centred programme providing comprehensive bone health assessment and coordinated management for people who have sustained fragility fractures. The service delivers evidence-based recommendations aimed at reducing future fracture risk and improving long-term outcomes.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated nurse for a senior clinical position where the majority of time is spent in direct patient care, supported by opportunities in leadership, teaching, service development, and research.

This permanent part-time role (1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week) is based at Greenlane Clinical Centre.

About the role

The Specialty Clinical Nurse is responsible for delivering advanced nursing practice within the FLS and contributing to the ongoing development of a high-quality osteoporosis and fracture prevention service.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing expert clinical assessment, care coordination, and implementation of evidence-based practice
• Leading the development and review of local pathways, protocols, and guidelines
• Delivering education and clinical support to patients, whānau, staff, students, and other health professionals
• Participating in service evaluation, audit, and research activities to support continuous improvement
• Acting as a patient advocate and clinical leader within the multidisciplinary team

About you

You will be an experienced nurse with:

• Specialty knowledge and expertise consistent with at least Level 3 (Proficient) practice
• Demonstrated understanding of quality improvement principles and processes
• Awareness of professional development frameworks and a commitment to advancing nursing practice
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across services

Our commitment

We are committed to achieving equitable health outcomes for Māori and Pacific communities and believe that a workforce reflective of the population we serve is essential. We warmly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Māori or Pacific.

Essential requirements

• Current Annual Practice Certificate
• Legal right to work in New Zealand

Our Nurse Director, SheriLyn Purdy, is happy to discuss the opportunity further in confidence, so please contact SheriLyn: SheriLyn2@adhb.govt.nz.

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. If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, or require information in an accessible format, please contact, Maylaine Cerna (Recruitment Consultant) via MaylaineC@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz to discuss how we can best support your application.

We’ll be reviewing applications and conducting interviews as they come in, so the position may close before the listed deadline. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.