Clinical Nurse Specialist on Nurse Practitioner Pathway
- Nurse Practitioner OR Clinical Nurse Specialist on the Nurse Practitioner Pathway /Outreach Nurse Emergency Department
- Taupo Permanent, Part time negotiable (0.5-0.9 FTE)
- Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
About the role
An exciting opportunity has become available to work as a Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist/Outreach Nurse on the pathway to Nurse Practitioner to join our passionate and multi-disciplinary team at the Emergency Department in Taupo Hospital.
Providing specialist nursing care and expertise within the Emergency Department, along with providing an outreach nursing service for Taupo Hospitals Inpatient Unit and Birthing Unit through guidance, direction, assistance, and clinical expertise. Facilitating multidisciplinary care for complex presentations to the Emergency Department.
- Part time Permanent Position.
- Hours of work will be rostered shifts Monday – Sunday. Join our team and enjoy the benefits of a part-time role that allows you to achieve the perfect work-life balance
About you
You should have:
- Advanced nursing knowledge to conduct patient assessment, care and management.
- Clinical Leadership, able to undertake coaching and teaching
Essential
- Registered Nurse with a current Nursing Council of New Zealand practicing certificate
- Post Graduate Diploma in Nursing inclusive of an assessment and bioscience paper.
- Current Full driver’s license.
- Working as an Emergency Clinical Nurse Specialist and starting Nurse Practitioner year in 2026.
Desirable
- Qualifed Nurse Practitioner
- Worked as Emergency CNS
- Clinical Nurse Specialist starting Nurse Practitioner year in 2026
- Has or working towards Masters in Nursing
- Has experience in leadership
- Has experience in Rural Emergency Nursing
- Has experience with neonates
About the Team/Service/ Location
Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience.
As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, fee flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.
Know more about living and working at the Lakes district
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 before end of posting date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact vacancy@lakesdhb.govt.nz.
The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.
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