Clinical Nurse Specialist,Robotics

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
• Full time, 1 FTE

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to join our dynamic perioperative team.

As an experienced Nurse with proven theatre experience in robotics and a passion for developing others, you will bring leadership, adaptability, and a strong commitment to patient focused care.

About the Team/Service/ Location

This role is based at Tōtara Haumaru and we offer excellent teamwork, a supportive environment and the chance to be at the forefront of robotic surgical workforce development.  

As CNS, Robotics, you will play a key leadership role in shaping and advancing the robotic surgical practice. This includes:

• Working alongside the team in theatre to role model excellence in clinical practice
• Coaching, supporting and developing colleagues to deliver safe, evidence-based care
• Leading on the governance and professional development of the surgical assistant role for robotics
• Partnering with educators and the wider multidisciplinary team to drive innovation, seamless care and continuous quality improvement across our service  

About you

To be considered we will need the following:

·         New Zealand Registered Nurse, with a current Annual Practising Certificate

·         Minimum of 3 years post registration within an acute and surgical setting

·         Post graduate Certificate in Surgical Specialty Nursing, with advanced physical assessment and history taking

·         Current ACLS certification

·         Must have a current portfolio at a minimum of RN 3 Proficient

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 17 September 2025. Position reference number WDHB20345

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