Specialty Clinical Nurse - Bladder and Bowel Nursing Services
- Work where others holiday - enjoy the beaches, bustling cafes, and vibrant coastal lifestyle in Tauranga
- Permanent Part-time position – 0.5 FTE
- Based at Tauranga Hospital
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role
We are looking for a Registered Nurse with at least five years of Nursing and acute or community care experience, ideally with adults and children and thrives on flexibility and enjoys the challenges of providing specialised care in patients with Bladder and Bowel needs in the community.
We are offering a permanent 0.5 FTE position (working 20 hours per week) in the Bladder and Bowel team based at Tauranga hospital. The role requires availability to work between 7:30am and 4:00pm, Monday – Sunday.
If you have recent experience in Bladder and Bowel care , Community Nursing, or Acute Adult and Children Nursing, and enjoy the ability to work independently, we invite you to join our enthusiastic, friendly, and experienced team.
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About the Team/Service/ Location
Our Bladder and Bowel Nursing Service operates as a district regional service with the broader District Nursing framework. Comprising a dedicated team of professionals, including a Clinical Nurse Specialist, Clinical Speciality Nurses, Registered Nurses, and Health Care Assistants, our service is active at both Tauranga and Whakatāne sites.
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About you
To thrive in this position, we seek dedicated individuals with a professional demeanor, displaying flexibility and an appreciation for diversity. Successful candidates will enjoy the varied nature of the role and embrace the challenge of delivering Bladder and Bowel care to clients within the community.
What you will bring:
- Current Annual Practicing Certificate
- Registered Nurse with five or more years’ experience
- Recent acute care or community care with adults and children
- Clean full New Zealand Driver’s Licence
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 for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 8 April 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact bp-careers@tewhatuora.govt.nz.
Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
