Clinical Nurse Specialist Surgical Assessement Unit

Clinical Nurse Specialist Surgical Assessment Unit

Salary Band $116040 - $127674 p.a prorata Kiwisaver

• Dunedin Hospital
• 0.9 FTE / 36 hours per week
• Permanent Vacancy

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

We are seeking enthusiastic senior nurses to join our newly established General Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU). This unit covers the following specialities: General Surgery Upper GI Colorectal Urology Plastics Vascular Gynae providing a fit for purpose environment for patients requiring acute surgical assessment. It is envisaged that this role will provide opportunities for suitably experienced senior nurses to lead early assessment including patient work up including facilitating diagnostics and developing plans of care in collaboration with Surgical medical team. This provides an enhanced patient experience by improving time to diagnosis and treatment in this surgically focused setting leading to better outcomes for patients.

• The unit will be operational 24/7 and has a phased approach to implementation
• End state will provide 6 Bed 5 chair Surgical Assessment Unit located on the 4th Floor of Dunedin Hospital.
• provide improved acute surgical patient care and assessment in fit for purpose environments
• Potential to work towards an NP pathway in the future.

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Further position information

About us

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

• Current NZ nursing council registration
• Minimum Post Graduate Certificate with endorsement in advanced health assessment and hold or be working towards post graduate diploma and/or masters degree
• Advanced clinical skills such as cannulation and RN prescribing rights/ or working towards this is an advantage
• Advanced communication techniques such as conflict resolution diffusion and mediation skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Base skills in quality improvement work such as protocols and guidelin development adverse event review

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.

Salary range

This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the expired NZNO CEA and the salary will be in accordance with the Designated Senior Nurse Pay Scale Grade 2 between step 1 $116040 and step 3 $127674 p.a dependant on relevant experience.

How to Apply

To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 15 October 2025. If you have any questions about the role please contact Ben Kingsbury
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.