Clinical Nurse Specialist - PAR (Fixed-Term, 0.6 FTE)

North Island - Hawkes Bay Hastings; Hastings; On-site; NZD 54,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist - Patient at Risk (PAR) for a 12-month fixed-term, part-time role at Hawke’s Bay/Hastings. You will lead clinical care for deteriorating patients, mentor staff, and contribute to service improvements across inpatient settings.

The role requires NZ registration, APC, and strong collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. You will influence patient safety and care while working within a dynamic hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold Nursing Council of NZ registration and APC.
• Experience leading and educating nursing staff.
• Ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.
• Advanced clinical assessment and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical support for early recognition and management of deteriorating patients across the hospital.
• Provide clinical leadership, mentor and educate staff, and contribute to service improvement initiatives.

Skills

Advanced assessment

Clinical leadership

Decision-making

Staff education

Education

Nursing Council NZ Registration

Annual Practising Certificate (APC)

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist - Patient at Risk (PAR) for a 12-month fixed-term, part-time role at Hawke’s Bay/Hastings. You will lead clinical care for deteriorating patients, mentor staff, and contribute to service improvements across inpatient settings.

The role requires NZ registration, APC, and strong collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. You will influence patient safety and care while working within a dynamic hospital environment.