Clinical Nurse Specialist - Stroke

Permanent, Full‑Time (1.0 FTE) role

• Exciting opportunity to make a difference in the journey of our patients, whānau and staff

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.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Registered Nurse to step up and be the Clinical Nurse Specialist of Taiao Ora (Ward 51), reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager. 

The Clinical Nurse Specialist role has nursing professional and management accountability within a multidisciplinary team for clinical care, quality and safety service delivery. The role provides clinical and nursing leadership and management to ensure the effective day-to-day operation of the services and contributes to the delivery of directorate objectives and nursing strategy

About the role

Taiao Ora (Ward 51) Stroke, Neurology and Rehabilitation service is an integral part of the Medical Directorate. The service cares for Hyper acute, Acute, Neurology and Rehabilitation patients. Also care for General medical outlier patients. 

This is an Excellent Career Opportunity for a Senior Nurse to step up into a Senior Nursing Leadership Role. This is a permanent 1.0 FTE role working Monday to Friday 0730- 1600.

In this role you will:

• Coordinate care across the health continuum, to support patients and their whānau across both acute care and planned care.
• Provide expert advice and support to healthcare professionals, contribute to quality improvement initiatives, and help deliver equitable outcomes that enhance patient experience, safety, and access to care.
  • Work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic, patient‑centred care and participate in senior nurse level practice, support ward rounds and criteria led discharging.
  • Coordinate and case manage care across the health continuum, working closely with inpatient teams, primary care, and community services to support seamless navigation of services for patients and their whanau.
  • Champion equity by addressing barriers faced by Māori and Pacific communities. You will also embed Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles, cultural safety and strong advocacy into everyday practice.

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 are also expected to have the following:

• RN Level 3 or 4 or equivalent in specialty with a current professional portfolio. At least 5-7 years’ post-registration experience in nursing, ideally previous senior nurse role
• Proven senior nursing leadership capabilities
• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and service development which includes quality improvement, education, research, clinical audit, or service development.
• Proven care coordination skills and confidence working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in teams. A patient-focused, inclusive, and team-oriented approach is essential.
• High-performing individual with a demonstrated track record of consistently delivering exceptional quality results.
• A commitment to biculturalism and equity 
• A commitment to achieving equitable outcomes for Māori
• Current Stroke & Neurology experience. (Desired)
• Management training. (Desired)
• Project Management. (Desired)

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About the Location

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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 4th September 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kamlesh Nand via Kamlesh.Nand@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

If you have any queries about accessibility or technical issues with the online process, please contact Pieter Erasmus, Recruitment Consultant onPieter.Erasmus@tewhatuora.govt.nz to discuss how we can best support your application.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.