Clinical Nurse Specialist - Urology
- Urology – Surgical and Support Services, Whangarei Hospital
- Permanent full-time position, working 40 hours per week
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
As a Clinical Nurse Specialist - Urology, you will utilise specialist nursing knowledge and expertise to provide patient centred care, across the continuum of care, to optimise the patient’s journey, improve equitable health outcomes and ensure excellent quality of care is provided to patients and whanau requiring Urology care.
You will provide expert clinical advice, information and specialty education for patients/whanau and other staff maintaining a Māori centric approach while leading quality improvement initiatives within the ward/unit/department.
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About the Team/Service/ Location
The urology outpatient department at Te Tai Tokerau is a dynamic and patient-centred service dedicated to delivering high-quality, culturally responsive care to the Northland community. You will be working alongside a close-knit team of Senior Medical Officers, Registrars, Registered Nurses, and Clerical Team – all committed to providing excellence in urological care. We foster a collaborative, supportive environment where every team member is valued.
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About you
As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you would be someone that is skilled at relating to and building a rapport with others, and in maintaining harmonious and supportive working relationships and encourages teamwork, cooperation with a positive attitude.
- New Zealand Registered Nurse with current practicing certificate
- At least 7 years post registration experience
- Relevant Post Graduate Diploma in specialty area
- At least 3 years’ experience in relevant specialty area
- Designated Senior Nurse PDRP or Expert PDRP (demonstrating clinical examples)
- Certificate in Adult/Clinical Teaching
- Full New Zealand driving licence
- Master’s degree or working towards is desired
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 25th September 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Olivia Matthews 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.