Clinical Specialty Nurse, Bowel Screening

New Zealand Government; Auckland; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team culture

Permanent part-time role

Job summary

Health NZ Counties Manukau is seeking an experienced Clinical Specialty Nurse (Bowel Screening) to join the Bowel Screening Programme at Manukau Health Park. This permanent part-time role (0.4 FTE) offers clinical leadership across the pathway, supporting participants with positive tests to access timely colonoscopy and follow-up care.

You will work within Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles to deliver culturally safe, high-quality nursing care and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve

Qualifications

• NZ Registered Nurse with current Practising Certificate.
• Minimum of three years experience in gastroenterology / surgical and/or oncology in NZ (post-registration).
• Post-graduate qualification completed or underway or prepared to undertake relevant specialty study.
• Experience with Pacific, Maaori and multicultural communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical leadership and guidance across the Bowel Screening Programme.
• Monitor positive screening results and ensure colonoscopy referrals align with national timeframes.
• Follow up with participants, general practices and services to coordinate care.
• Support whaanau/families through assessment, education and preparation for colonoscopy or alternative diagnostics.
• Liaise with clinical leads, endoscopy, radiology and labs to ensure timely investigations.
• Maintain accurate documentation within the National Bowel Screening Information System.
• Attend and contribute to Multidisciplinary Meetings.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Coordination

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education and counselling

Communication

Education

NZ Registered Nurse with current Practising Certificate

Job description

Clinical Specialty Nurse - Bowel Screening Programme

Manukau Health Park, Permanent Part Time Position (0.4 FTE), Senior Nursing Role (Monday-Friday)

Our Organisation:

Health NZ Counties Manukau is a dynamic and progressive organisation at the forefront of innovative health care delivery within the New Zealand Public Health Sector. We continue to work with others to achieve equity in key health indicators for Maaori, Pacific and communities with health disparities and will continue to develop and implement plans, based on local needs to improve the health and wellbeing of Counties Manukau region. Our main sites are Middlemore Hospital, Kidz First Hospital and Manukau Health Park. We are part of Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, the overarching organisation for New Zealands national health service. HNZ leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. 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 Maaori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

The Role:

Counties Manukau District is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Clinical Specialty Nurse (Bowel Screening) to join our dedicated Bowel Screening Programme team. This permanent role will be based at Manukau Health Park. This pivotal role provides specialist clinical nursing expertise, leadership, and coordination across the Bowel Screening pathway supporting participants who have received a positive screening test result to access timely follow-up investigations, primarily colonoscopy.

You will ensure all participants are assessed, supported, and managed within the Bowel Screening Quality Framework and National Quality Standards, delivering safe, effective, and culturally responsive care that promotes early detection and improved bowel health outcomes for our community.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Leadership and Coordination

• Provide expert clinical leadership and guidance across the Bowel Screening Programme.
• Monitor all positive screening test results and ensure referrals for colonoscopy occur within national timeframes (10 working days).
• Follow up with participants, general practices, and service providers to ensure seamless coordination of care.
• Support participants and their whaanau/families through assessment, education, and preparation for colonoscopy or alternative diagnostic procedures.
• Liaise with clinical leads, endoscopy, radiology, and laboratory teams to ensure timely and appropriate investigations.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation within the National Bowel Screening Information System (BSR).
• Attend and contribute to Multidisciplinary Meetings (MDMs).

Clinical Practice

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care that meets professional, ethical, and legal standards.
• Provide assessment, counselling, education, and support for participants undergoing further investigation.
• Apply advanced nursing knowledge and critical reasoning to achieve optimal participant outcomes.
• Uphold the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, ensuring culturally safe and equitable care.
• Engage in reflective practice and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Communication and Collaboration

• Foster effective communication across primary, secondary, and community health teams.
• Advocate for participants and their whaanau/families to ensure their needs are met in a culturally responsive and person-centred manner.
• Collaborate with the Bowel Screening Programme team, general practitioners, and community partners to promote integrated care and service excellence.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a nationally significant screening programme improving lives through early detection.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team committed to innovation, equity, and continuous improvement.
• Ongoing professional development and education opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture within Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau.

About You

• NZ Registered Nurse with current Practicing Certificate
• Minimum of three years experience in gastroenterology / surgical and/or oncology, in NZ (Post registration)
• Post graduate qualification completed or in progress or prepared to undertake post graduate studies relevant to specialty practice
• Experience working with Pacific, Maaori and multicultural communities

If you are passionate about improving population health through early intervention and quality nursing care, we would love to hear from you.

Job Number: CMH202617396

Application Closes: 17 September 2026