Clinical Nurse Specialist | West Coast

• Greymouth – Cowper Hub, Greymouth, West Coast
• 0.5 FTE – 20 hours per week
• New Zealand Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practising Certificate without any conditions on scope/practise with experience in Respiratory care

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.

Join our dynamic Respiratory Service team and make a difference in the lives of patients, families, and the community. As part of Health New Zealand, Te Tai o Poutini, you will play a pivotal role in advancing respiratory care, fostering collaboration, and leading change to deliver exceptional healthcare outcomes.

As a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) – Respiratory, you will:

• Act as an expert practitioner, consultant, and leader in respiratory care.
• Deliver evidence-based nursing interventions to optimize patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care across various settings.
• Lead initiatives in quality improvement, research, and clinical innovation.
• Educate and mentor nursing and allied health colleagues to enhance clinical competencies.
• Participate in developing policies, standards, and guidelines for best practice.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The Clinical Nurse Specialist is a highly trained Registered Nurse and recognised member of the interprofessional team located in the Central Region (Greymouth). This role is responsible for providing a range of holistic services across the age continuum within the community setting; enabling excellence in rural health outcomes in alignment with Health New Zealand- Te Tai o Poutini’s vision and values.

About You

Qualifications and Skills

• Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a valid practising certificate.
• At least 5 years of experience in respiratory care or a relevant senior nursing role.
• Advanced nursing skills and demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Strong communication, organizational, and IT skills.
• A postgraduate qualification or active enrolment in a relevant program.

Desirable:

• Working towards or completed a Clinical Master’s degree.
• Proven involvement in research or quality initiatives that have influenced practice.
• Senior Nurse PDRP portfolio.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellnesses. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

• We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
• We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Health NZ West Coast is situated on the West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island. It is unmatched for the scale, diversity, and accessibility of its natural attractions, including rugged coastline, sandy beaches, rainforests, and some of the highest mountain peaks in the country. The region boasts robust tourism and primary production industries, which provide the backbone of the local economy. The town of Greymouth is central to Te Tai o Poutini West Coast and is located alongside the historically rich and picturesque Grey river.

Health NZ West Coast are proud of how we do things. We have a way of working that we consider unique. It's about trying new things, listening to ideas from wherever they come from and working together as one. We are passionate about attracting, recruiting, and retaining talented people – to become part of our team.

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kerri McCarthy at Kerri.McCarthy@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.