Clinical Specialty Nurse, Coronary Care Unit
Clinical Specialty Nurse – Acute Cardiology
- Middlemore Hospital, Permanent Part Time Position (0.2 FTE)
- Senior Nursing Role
Our Organisation:
Health NZ Counties Manukau is a dynamic and progressive organisation at the forefront of innovative health care delivery within the New Zealand Public Health Sector. We continue to work with others to achieve equity in key health indicators for Maaori, Pacific and communities with health disparities and will continue to develop and implement plans, based on local needs to improve the health and wellbeing of Counties Manukau region.
Our main sites are Middlemore Hospital, Kidz First Hospital and Manukau Health Park.
We are part of Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. HNZ leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. 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 Maaori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
The Role:
Are you an experienced cardiology nurse ready to step into a role where your specialist expertise can transform patient outcomes across the entire care continuum? We are seeking a passionate and highly skilled Clinical Specialty Nurse (CSN) to join our dynamic Cardiology Service.
This is an exciting opportunity to influence clinical practice, lead innovation, and support excellence in cardiac care for one of Aotearoa’s most diverse and vibrant communities.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide Expert Clinical Care
- Deliver advanced specialist nursing assessment and care for inpatients with heart disease.
- Triage and evaluate complex referrals, develop care plans, and ensure seamless coordination across the health continuum.
- Apply critical thinking to support early intervention and optimise patient outcomes.
Lead and Influence Practice
- Contribute to the development of clinical pathways, protocols, and standards of practice.
- Evaluate new interventions and recommend improvements based on evidence and research.
Educate and Support Others
- Coach, mentor, and support nursing staff across the sector.
- Provide consistent, evidence-based education for patients, whaanau, and healthcare teams.
Drive Quality and Innovation
- Participate in audits, research, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Engage in peer review and contribute to national and local guideline development.
About You:
- NZ Registered Nurse with current Practicing Certificate
- Minimum of three years’ current cardiology experience, post registration in NZ
- Expert Level on the PDRP
- Excellent communication skills
If you’re driven to provide exceptional cardiac care and want to contribute to a service that values innovation, equity, and excellence, we’d love to hear from you. Apply online at https://careers.tewhatuora.govt.nz/locations/counties-manukau/ If you have any questions, please contact Fran Upoko in the Recruitment Team at nursemidwifejobs@middlemore.co.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Job Number: CMH202515032
Application Closes: 20 March 2026
