Clinical Nurse Specialist - IV Therapies

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Taranaki; Taranaki; On-site; NZD 95,000 - 140,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in New Plymouth Hospital seeks a senior Clinical Nurse Specialist (IV Therapies) to lead expert practice and drive evidence-based care. The CNS will educate, consult, research, and lead change across the organisation, ensuring culturally safe care and excellence.

The role models quality nursing, develops guidelines and supports staff through mentoring and professional development. Applications close soon; contact Diana Fergusson for details.

Qualifications

• NZ Registered Nurse with current APC.
• Masters or PG Diploma and pursuing masters.
• Up-to-date Nursing Portfolio at expert level.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert nursing practice across IV therapy.
• Lead education, guideline development and research.
• Mentor and coach staff; drive quality improvement.
• Contribute to policy and strategic direction.

Skills

Advanced assessment

Clinical reasoning

Leadership

Change management

Interpersonal skills

Coaching & mentoring

Quality improvement

Research skills

Education & training

Policy development

Education

Masters or PG Diploma

Job description

Clinical Nurse Specialist - IV Therapies, New Plymouth Hospital, Permanent Part timeHealth 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

Are you seeking a senior expert nursing role supporting evidence-based, culturally safe care? The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) IV Therapy works across the organisation acting in the role of expert practitioner, educator, consultant, researcher, change agent and leader in the pursuit of clinical excellence and improved health outcomes for Health NZ Te Whatu Ora Taranaki patients. The CNS role models quality nursing practice and is accountable for facilitating evidence-based practice standards, policy and guidelines development, fostering education and research, and contributing to the strategic direction of the organisation.

About you

• New Zealand Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practicing Certificate.
• Masters degree or PG Diploma and working towards masters qualification completion.
• Up-to-date Nursing Portfolio at expert level.

Skills

• Expert level advanced assessment skills and care planning ability, clinical reasoning and judgement
• Leadership & change management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Effective coaching & mentoring skills
• Quality improvement practice.
• Research skills
• Policy and guideline development
• Education & training / programme development skills.

Experience

• At least five years post graduate nursing experience in an acute health care setting
• At least two years experience with acute IV therapy, central venous devices and cannulation skills
• Multi-disciplinary clinical teaching
• Quality Improvement processes and principles

Do you share in our vision, our values and will ensure our patients feel supported and cared for throughout their journey with us?

For further information, please contact Diana Fergusson on Email: [e-mail]

Applications Close Tuesday 27 October 2026 we will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert. Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.