Clinical Nurse Specialist – Cardiology
- 0.5FTE (20 hours per week) fixed-term position until 22 November 2026
- Based at Christchurch Hospital
- Mon-Fri business hours with days to be negotiated
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
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse with advanced clinical practice and a strong interest in Cardiology nursing to step up into a senior role. As the clinical nursing lead, you will support, mentor and act as a resource person for patients and whanau; the nursing team and other health professionals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Champion evidence-based practice and support implementation of new initiatives and projects
- Provide specialist nursing expertise and clinical oversight within the Cardiology wards
- Assess and support complex or deteriorating patients
- Deliver bedside teaching, clinical coaching, and education sessions to support staff development
- Support and monitor specialty learning, including competency completion in collaboration with the Nurse Educator
- Contribute to development, review, and improvement of documentation, resources, and services
- Provide senior clinical input and support to staff as required
Please note this role is open only to current staff of Health New Zealand. Please do not apply if you are not currently employed by Health New Zealand.
About the Service
Cardiology includes a high care area, inpatient wards and Cardiology Day Unit / Cardiac Cath Labs. Nurses provide care to patients who present with a range of cardiology conditions requiring acute medical management and Cath Lab intervention. You will work closely with and be well supported by the Charge Nurse Manager, Nurse Educator and other Clinical Nurse Specialists in leading and supporting the teams and ensuring the delivery of high-quality nursing care.
About You
- A positive role model in clinical leadership you will work collaboratively with the teams to ensure high standards of care are maintained and quality patient outcomes are achieved.
- Provide valuable support, education and clinical expertise to help develop the nursing teams.
- Promote nursing research, education and evidence-based practice.
- Motivated, organised, exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to engage a wide range of people is paramount in this role.
- Hold and/or working towards a relevant post graduate qualification and equivalent PDRP.
- Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC.
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 Wednesday 24th June. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Victoria at Victoria.Steiner@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz
Please note this role is open only to current staff of Health New Zealand. Please do not apply if you are not currently employed by Health New Zealand.
Fixed Term/Contract/Part Time
Job no: PC4345343
Location: Christchurch
Closing Date: Wednesday 24th June