Clinical Nurse Specialist Emergency Department Wairau

• Clinical Nurse Specialist – Emergency Department (Elderly & Frailty Care)
• Wairau Hospital
• Full Time (40 hours a week)
• Be part of an innovative and supportive Emergency Department team
• Develop your skills in a specialist role with opportunities for training and career progression
• Make a meaningful difference for some of our most vulnerable patients

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

• Provide specialist clinical assessment and intervention for older and frail patients in the Emergency Department.
• Act as a key resource for colleagues, offering advice and support in the management of complex needs.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams including geriatricians, therapists, social care, and community partners to deliver safe and effective care pathways.
• Contribute to service development, innovation, and quality improvement projects focused on frailty care.
• Support education and training for nursing and medical staff on the recognition and management of frailty.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Do you have a passion for providing outstanding care to older people and those living with frailty? Are you ready to play a key role in shaping how we deliver specialist support within a fast-paced Emergency Department? If so, we would love to hear from you.

At Te Whatu Ora, Nelson Marlborough, we are committed to delivering person-centred, safe, and compassionate care to every patient who comes through our doors. As demand on emergency services grows, we recognise the importance of early recognition and specialist support for our older and frailer patients.

About you

We are now seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) with expertise, or a strong interest, in elderly and frailty care to join our Emergency Department team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact on the patient journey, reducing unnecessary admissions, improving outcomes, and supporting patients and families at a time of real need.

• Registered Nurse with significant clinical experience, ideally within emergency, acute, or frailty settings.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and inspire others.
• Passion for improving the care of older people and those living with frailty.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development, with or working towards specialist/advanced qualifications.
• Commitment to collaborative working across teams and services.

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. 

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 22.02.26. If you have any general questions please contact the nursing recruiter on Lee.Packer@tewhatuora.govt.nz or for more role specific questions please contact Simon Langford Charge Nurse Manager Emergency Department/High Dependency/Acute Assessment Unit Wairau on Simon.Langford@nmdhb.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.