Senior ED Clinical Nurse Specialist (Fixed-Term)

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity & inclusion emphasis

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist or Registered Nurse with current Emergency Department/acute care experience for a 0.6 FTE fixed-term role from February 2027 to October 2027 in Christchurch, NZ. The role requires proven leadership and the ability to work across a 0800–0000 schedule, Monday to Sunday, to meet service requirements.

The incumbent will join a dynamic, multidisciplinary ED team, delivering advanced clinical care, mentoring

Qualifications

• Five years of validated clinical experience in emergency nursing or acute care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills across diverse teams.
• Ability to engage with patients and families with compassion and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical care in the ED and acute care settings.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and external agencies to deliver high-quality care.
• Contribute to ongoing development of evidence-based emergency nursing practice.

Skills

Emergency nursing expertise

Advanced communication

Critical thinking

Autonomy and collaboration

Time management

Education

Postgraduate qualification relevant to Emergency Nursing

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist or Registered Nurse with current Emergency Department/acute care experience for a 0.6 FTE fixed-term role from February 2027 to October 2027 in Christchurch, NZ. The role requires proven leadership and the ability to work across a 0800–0000 schedule, Monday to Sunday, to meet service requirements.

The incumbent will join a dynamic, multidisciplinary ED team, delivering advanced clinical care, mentoring