Clinical Nurse Specialist - PAR

North Island - Hawkes Bay Hastings; Hastings; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora invites applications for a Clinical Nurse Specialist - Patient at Risk (PAR) in Hawke's Bay. The role provides a hospital-wide specialist service focused on early recognition and management of patients at risk of deterioration, with advanced assessment, decision-making, and leadership across adult, maternity, paediatric and inpatient services.

You will lead education, mentor staff, and drive quality improvement initiatives, working autonomously within

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a current APC.
• At least five years' recent experience in critical care and/or emergency nursing.
• Advanced assessment, clinical decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Postgraduate qualification or equivalent with commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Proven ability to provide clinical leadership, education, and support within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide a hospital-wide specialist service focused on early recognition and management of patients at risk of deterioration.
• Support patients across adult, maternity, paediatric, and inpatient services with advanced assessment and decision-making.
• Provide expert clinical leadership, education, and mentoring within multidisciplinary teams to improve patient safety and flow.

Skills

Critical care

Emergency nursing

Advanced assessment

Clinical leadership

Education mentoring

Education

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

• Permanent/ Part - Time 40 Hours per fortnight 0.5 FTE
• This is a unique opportunity to work at an advanced level of nursing practice, influencing patient outcomes across the entire hospital while providing leadership, education, and specialist expertise in a highly valued service.

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 - Patient at Risk (PAR), you will provide a hospital-wide specialist service focused on the early recognition and management of patients at risk of clinical deterioration. Using advanced assessment, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making skills, you will support patients across adult, maternity, paediatric, and inpatient services, ensuring timely interventions and coordinated care.

This is a highly autonomous and rewarding role where you will provide expert clinical leadership, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to improving patient safety and patient flow. You will also play a key role in education, mentoring, and quality improvement initiatives, helping staff build confidence in recognising and responding to deteriorating patients.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

The Patient at Risk (PAR) Service is based within the Intensive Care Unit and provides expert clinical support across the hospital. The team works closely with nursing, medical, and allied health professionals to deliver responsive, evidence-based care and improve outcomes for patients requiring urgent assessment and intervention.

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About you

As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will bring:

• Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC).
• At least five years' recent experience in critical care and/or emergency nursing.
• Advanced assessment, clinical decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• A relevant postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience, with a commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Proven ability to provide clinical leadership, education, and support within multidisciplinary teams.

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.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Janet, [e-mail]

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.

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: HAW10153

Location:

North Island - Hawkes Bay - Hastings

Job type:

Expertise:

Clinical - Nursing - Critical Care / ICU / ITU