Clinical Nurse Specialist - Radiology
- Radiology Department, Whangarei Hospital
- Permanent part-time position (0.8 FTE), working 32 hours per week
- Be part of a progressive Radiology service, delivering safe, high quality diagnostic imaging across Northland.
- Play a pivotal role in care coordination, clinical leadership, and service improvement
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
The Clinical Nurse Specialist will utilise specialist nursing knowledge and skills to provide patient focused care and coordination that will optimise the patient’s journey, improve health outcomes and ensure that an excellent quality of care is provided.
The Radiology Department at Whangarei Hospital offers the opportunity for a Clinical Nurse Specialist to lead, influence and elevate nursing practice within a multidisciplinary environment.
Working across key imaging modalities including CT, Ultrasound, Diagnostic Breast imaging and MRI, you will provide expert nursing input that enhances patient experience, supports staff development, and strengthens clinical governance.
This role offers autonomy, influence, and the opportunity to lead quality initiatives while working closely with radiologists, radiographers, nurses, and allied health colleagues across Whangārei Hospital.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Provide clinical leadership for the nursing team and other staff
- Provide expert clinical advice, information and education to patients, families/whanau and staff
- Lead quality improvement initiatives within the ward/unit/department
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About you
- New Zealand Registered Nurse with current annual practicing certificate
- Relevant PG Diploma in speciality area
- Designated Senior Nurse PDRP or Expert PDRP (demonstrating clinical examples)
- At least 7 years post registration experience with at least 3 of those in relevant specialty area
- IV cannulation experience
- Computer literacy
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated initiative and the ability to prioritise
- The ability to work autonomously and harmoniously within a multidisciplinary team
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 3rd May 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Emma Hicks 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.
