Specialty Clinical Nurse - Paediatric Community Services

• Paediatric Community Nursing, Mid North, Te Tai Tokerau
• Fixed term, part time position (0.6FTE), working 24 hours per week
• Do you have a passion for paediatric nursing and helping tamariki achieve the best possible health outcomes? Are you ready for the next step up into senior nursing

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 Paediatric Community Nurse, Specialty Clinical Nurse, you will provide skilled paediatric nursing care to a defined group of tamariki in the community to ensure optimum health outcomes are achieved and an excellent standard of care is provided. This role will require advanced paediatric nursing knowledge and skills, with case management and coordination.

This role will be based at Bay of Islands Hospital, working in the Mid North community as part of the Paediatric Community Nursing Service in Te Tai Tokerau, working 7 days a fortnight.

This position is a fixed-term role, ending in January 2027. Secondment opportunities may be considered.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

The Paediatric Community Nursing Team is based in Whangarei Hospital, at the Child Health Centre with satellites at the rural hospitals. The team provide expert paediatric nursing care and support in the community to tamariki and their whanau when they have come under the care of Paediatric services. The nursing service provides assessment and follow-up post-acute discharge from hospital, as well as providing ongoing support and monitoring of tamariki with chronic illnesses, medical technology dependent and/or a disability.

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About you

As a Specialty Clinical Nurse, you need to have excellent communication and time management skills, who is skilled in relating to and building rapport with others with a strong commitment to patient safety, quality improvement and providing a high standard of care.

• New Zealand Registered Nurse with a current practicing certificate
• Relevant Post Graduate Certificate
• PDRP at designated Senior Nurse level, or Level 4
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the specialty
• Proficient level of computer skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application in the health setting

We’re looking for a motivated and adaptable individual who brings cultural competency to their nursing practice. You will need to demonstrate a clear understanding of how to apply this in a healthcare setting, show initiative, and maintain a positive, professional attitude in all situations.

For further information on this role, please contact pamela.marino@tewhatuora.org.nz

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 8th April 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact the Recruitment Team on 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.