Specialty Clinical Nurse - Sexual Health Services

• Community Clinical Services, Whangarei
• Permanent, part time (0.5FTE) role working 20 hours per week. Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity to work in a collaborate and inclusive team environment. Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

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

The Specialty Clinical Nurse is responsible for the provision of speciality clinical expertise for a specific patient/turoro/tangata whai ora cohort to enhance health outcomes by working directly to provide assessment, care and education.

This role will provide specialist care to Northland’s HIV positive patients, ensuring that the delivery of care contributes to a better patient experience and health outcomes. You will deliver clinical interventions, coordinate contact tracing, and lead efforts in prevention and health promotion, ensuring high-quality, patient-focused care that contributes to lowering new local infections.

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This role is based at the main Whangarei Sexual Health Clinic; however, it will involve travel to clinics and outreach services across the region.

About the Team/Service/Location

We are a small team with a strong sense of purpose, offering an inclusive and collaborative working environment. You will have the opportunity to work in a well-established sexual health service, supported by experienced medical officers and specialist nursing staff.

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About you

As a Specialty Clinical Nurse, you will need to bring strong communication skills to engage effectively with diverse communities. You will bring a proactive, flexible approach and confidently adapt to changing priorities in a supportive, patient-centred environment. Ideally, you will hold a postgraduate certificate/diploma in specialty nursing practice, with experience in clinical teaching.

• Registered Nurse with a current New Zealand practicing certificate
• Proficiency in specialty clinical nursing
• Current Expert Registered Nurse Professional Development and Recognition Programme (PDRP) Portfolio
• Commitment to biculturalism, with an understanding of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi, including how to apply Te Tiriti principles in a meaningful way
• Ability to plan, monitor and evaluate care using realistic timeframes and appropriate resources

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 31 October 2025. 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.