Clinical Nurse Specialist - Gerontology

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Matau a Māui Hawke's Bay; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora Te Matau a Māui Hawke's Bay is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Gerontology to lead advanced nursing practice for older people across Hawke's Bay. You will coordinate care with patients, whānau, primary care, aged residential care facilities, and multidisciplinary teams in diverse settings including community clinics and homes.

The role focuses on leadership, education, and delivering high-quality, culturally safe care to support independence and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a current Annual Practising Certificate.
• Significant clinical nursing experience, including at least five years working with older persons.
• Postgraduate qualifications relevant to advanced nursing practice, or equivalent experience.

Skills

Nursing

Gerontology

Teamwork

Clinical assessment

Education

Postgraduate qualifications in advanced nursing practice

Job description

Clinical Nurse Specialist Gerontology, Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Hospital Permanent/Full Time 80 Hours per fortnight 1 FTE

This is an outstanding opportunity to use your advanced nursing expertise to improve the health, wellbeing, and independence of older people while working within a supportive team that is passionate about delivering exceptional care across Hawke's Bay.

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 a Clinical Nurse Specialist Gerontology, you will provide expert clinical leadership and specialist nursing care for older people with complex medical needs across Hawke's Bay. Working in partnership with patients, whānau, primary care providers, aged residential care facilities, and multidisciplinary teams, you will coordinate care, support positive health outcomes, and help older people maintain their wellbeing and independence within their communities. This is a highly rewarding role that combines advanced clinical practice, care coordination, education, and leadership. You will work across a variety of settings including community clinics, aged residential care facilities, patient homes, and rural locations, ensuring equitable access to high quality, culturally safe healthcare services. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of older people while helping shape and improve services across the region

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our engAGE Older Persons team is committed to supporting older people across Hawke's Bay to live well and remain as independent as possible. We work collaboratively with primary care, community services, aged residential care providers, specialist services, and whānau to deliver person centred care that meets the diverse needs of our ageing population. Based in Napier and working across the wider Hawke's Bay region, you will join a supportive multidisciplinary team that values clinical excellence, innovation, cultural safety, and continuous improvement.

About you

• Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a current Annual Practising Certificate.
• Significant clinical nursing experience, including at least five years working with older persons.
• Postgraduate qualifications relevant to advanced nursing practice, or equivalent experience.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and build strong professional relationships.
• Excellent clinical assessment, problem solving, communication, and care coordination skills.
• A current full New Zealand driver's licence and the ability to work across a range of community settings.

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.