Nurse Specialist - Mana Awhi

• Support the health and hauora of our ageing population
• Join our team which aims to improve experiences of our patients
• Influence and help shape the future health system within Te Toka Tumai | Auckland

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

He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata.

What is the most important thing in this world? I would say it is people, it is people, it is people.

Here at Te Toka Tumai | Auckland DHB, our kaimahi | staff are the key to our success, and we aim to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and our commitment to the Tiriti o Waitangi; this is important to us. It’s essential to our patients, community, and whānau—seeing others with similar backgrounds ensures they know they can be their authentic selves when they connect with us at Te Toka Tumai and are supported.

For us, it's not just about treating patients; it's about the manaakitanga | care of our communities, providing and improving the quality of life for our whānau, families, and communities to live independently, happier, and healthier lives

In return for your contribution, you’ll join a team that values the diversity of thought, backgrounds, and experiences we all uniquely bring, is an advocate for supporting hauora | well-being, and sees you take action to make meaningful change within Te Toka Tumai.

There's never been a better time to join us at Te Toka Tumai Auckland to support quality of care for our older adult population in Aotearoa. We recognise that our nurses, and kaimahi, are the heartbeat of our organisation, so we are looking for an experienced Registered Nurse to make an impact in the care of our older adults.

As a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), you will provide specialist nursing knowledge, advanced clinical assessment, and support in the management of complex conditions, with a strong focus on dementia, delirium, and care of the older adults. You will lead initiatives that promote continuous improvement in patient outcomes, ensuring person-centred, evidence-based care.

For further details, please refer to the position description here.

About you

We are looking for a Nurse Specialist who recognises that the world of medicine and health is ever-changing and is motivated to do what is right, not what is easy; to ensure our whānau, families, and communities thrive; and is committed to achieving equitable outcomes for Māori Health.

• A commitment to biculturalism
• A commitment to achieving equitable outcomes for Māori
• Hold a RGN; RGON; RPN; RCpN with or without BN or BHSc (Nursing)
• Postgraduate qualification completed or in progress, or prepared to undertake postgraduate studies relevant to specialty practice
• Hold a current NZ Nursing Council Annual Practicing Certificate
• Knowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application to improving health outcomes for Māori

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. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Joseph Ciao – Recruitment Consultant via joseph.ciao@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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