Cardiology Nurse Practitioner — Leadership & Innovation

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; Timaru; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora – South Canterbury is seeking an experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join the Cardiology Service in Timaru. The role focuses on patients with heart failure and complex cardiovascular conditions, delivering advanced assessment, care coordination, and education within an interdisciplinary team.

You will contribute to innovative models of care, promote best practices, and provide clinical leadership across the CNS Multi-Condition Hub, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Nurse Practitioner with current registration and practising certificate.
• Significant clinical experience in cardiology, heart failure, or cardiovascular nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical assessment and treatment planning for patients with complex cardiac conditions.
• Coordinate care across disciplines and services to improve avoidable admissions.
• Educate patients and families and contribute to innovative care models.
• Provide clinical leadership within the Cardiology Service and CNS Multi-Condition Hub.

Skills

RN Registration / NP Registration

Cardiology experience

Leadership & clinical decision-making

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Excellent communication

Innovation & quality improvement

Te Tiriti o Waitangi commitment

New Zealand Driver Licence

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora – South Canterbury is seeking an experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join the Cardiology Service in Timaru. The role focuses on patients with heart failure and complex cardiovascular conditions, delivering advanced assessment, care coordination, and education within an interdisciplinary team.

You will contribute to innovative models of care, promote best practices, and provide clinical leadership across the CNS Multi-Condition Hub, with opportunities to