Rural Clinical Nurse Specialist
Rural Clinical Nurse Specialist
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$ 116040 - 127674
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Rural Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Tokanui Permanent Part time 0.8 FTE
- Salary between $116040 and $127674
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 position is based at the rural location of Tokanui. The Rural Clinical Nurse specialist is required to provide PRIME unplanned urgent care and District Nursing.
Rostered shift work entails an eight-hour day and 24/7 on-call PRIME response Monday Friday.
Accommodation is available. We are looking for suitably qualified applicants who wishing to work a base 64 hours a fortnight.
This role will:
- Provide expert nursing knowledge in the management of patients/consumer care within a defined area of speciality practice working with the patient family/whanau or other health professionals to provide timely nursing care to optimise outcomes
- Work across the organisation within a clinical specialty acting in the roles of practitioner educator consultant researcher leader/change agent and care coordinator/case manager
- Act as a mentor guides and supports others in the speciality in their assessment clinical decision making implementation evaluation and documentation of care.
- Effectively communicate with patients/consumer and family/whanau and members of the health care team
About the Team/Service/ Location
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions providing services to 350000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide and our aim is to improve promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.
About you
In addition to your nursing qualifications you will also have post graduate qualifications at a minimum a diploma but preferably a masters degree.
We are looking for an experienced Registered Nurse who can work independently and in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team to assess treat and manage patient/consumer health care needs
Our ideal candidate will:
- At least three years experience as a Registered Nurse
- Be registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand as a Registered Nurse and hold a valid APC
- Full New Zealand drivers licence with a clean driving record
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Intermediate/advanced computer skills
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 Mori 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 27 August 2025. If you have any questions about the role please contact Mikayla Hamilton at
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
