Clinical Nurse Specialist Vascular

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Vascular

Salary Band $116040 - $127674 p.a. pro-rata Kiwisaver free car parking

• Southland Hospital
• 0.6 FTE / 48 Hours per fortnight
• Permanent position

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

As our Vascular Clinical Nurse Specialist you will promote quality nursing care through research based practice and be responsible for patient care and quality improvement initiatives.

• Collaborate as part of a team including the Registered Nurses Podiatrists Clinical Nurse Specialists and Surgeons all working collaboratively to comprehensively assess and treat patients in our community.
• Take a holistic approach to patient-centred care that includes optimal diabetes control effective local wound care and infection control pressure relieving techniques and ensuring adequate blood flow to the limb.
• Working closely in a team with the Vascular CNS also based in Southland under the guidance and support of the Dunedin vascular team particularly the Nurse Practitioner.
• Develop skills in a multi-disciplinary team educating and sharing knowledge with patients and outpatients staff.
• Some travel within the district will also be required from time to time.

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About us

Southland Hospital is located within a 10 - 15 minute drive from anywhere in Invercargill and offers free car parking on site for staff. Our hospital is a modern secondary level 4 base hospital offering an innovative and progressive working environment. Small and intimate enough to get to know not only your colleagues but your patients in particular. Here you will enjoy a clinically challenging and rewarding job combined with a relaxed and satisfying lifestyle.

Now is a great time to re-locate to Southland if you were considering the move. Southland offers the benefits of excellent amenities first class primary through to tertiary education affordable housing and outstanding recreational opportunities. Whether its the outdoors - kayaking or sailing; skiing hunting or fishing; or theatre live-music or art or shopping and dining out theres literally something for everyone. Check outDiscover Invercargillfor what we can offer you and your whanau.

About you

• a Clinical Nurse Specialist or Senior RN with advanced experience in a similar scope
• Extensive practice within the defined scope of clinical specialty.
• Post graduate diploma (or working towards) and/or a masters degree.
• Achieved / or be working towards Level 3 / 4 PDRP.
• Full drivers license.

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 DSN Pay Scale Grade 2 between $116040 and $127674 p.a pro rata 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 March 2026. 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.