Clinical Nurse Specialist Ostomy and Continence
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
- Permanent
- Part time - 0.5 Ostomy
- part time - 0.8 Ostomy
- Part time - 0.5 Continence
We are seeking experienced senior nurses to join our Ostomy and Continence Community Services. These advanced practice nursing roles focus on delivering specialist care to adults with continence and ostomy needs, while providing expert consultancy and support to staff across Waitematā services and the primary health care environment.
In these roles, you will undertake comprehensive patient assessments, develop care plans, prescribe consumables, deliver formal and informal education, and contribute to quality improvement programmes. Successful candidates will bring high-level clinical expertise in all aspects of ostomy and continence management. You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team, collaborating closely with the District Nursing Service and joining a supportive, cohesive group of Nurse Specialists across community sites.
About the Team/Service/ Location
About you
The ideal candidate will be a Nurse Specialist in Ostomy and Continence or a Level 4 Registered Nurse with a current portfolio, and a minimum of three years' district nursing experience including contemporary current practice in the management of continence & ostomy care.
As you will be relating to patients and staff at all levels, you will need to have excellent communication and problem-solving skills. You will be able to quickly establish relationships across multiple teams displaying Waitemata’s organisational values.
In addition, you are working towards or have completed a post-graduate diploma relevant to the role. Further support will be provided to further develop advanced practice skills.
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 18 September 2026. Position reference number WDHB21671
Please click here for a copy of the Ostomy position description
Please click here for a copy of the Continence position description
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
For informal discussion about the role please contact Collette Parr-Owens, Operations Manager on 021 280 4979
