Clinical Nurse Specialist Neurology, fixed term 0.5FTE

• An exciting opportunity for an experienced neurology nurse
• Be part of a vibrant, friendly team committed to client-centred care
• An opportunity to help lead best practice in neurology care
• A fixed term role covering parental leave for one year working 0.5FTE (40 hours a fortnight)

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

The role is providing clinical expertise and leadership to ensure safe, efficient and effective services to individual clients and client groups. The CNS role has a key focus on the teaching of health professionals and patients/whanau through facilitation of both formal and informal learning opportunities.

The CNS constructively role models and mentors nurses to ensure the effective development of skill as well as the coordination and delivery of expert neurology care to people accessing health services across the continuum of care.

The CNS will actively contribute to the development of the specialty service in general and to nursing in particular through quality improvement initiatives. This role positively affects quality patient outcomes and influences achievement of improved outcomes across multiple settings.

The full-time equivalent salary range for this designated senior nurse position (Grade 2) is $116,040 to $127,674 based on the current NZNO Nursing and Midwifery MECA dependent on skills, experience, and registration in NZ.

About the Team/Service

We offer an environment where our team strives to achieve the best outcomes for our patients and their families and whānau. We provide a great place to work with professional development opportunities, job security, and workplace wellness programmes.

About You

If you are a skilled and committed registered nurse with expert knowledge and skills and a passion for neurology care - this could be the position for you. This role requires advanced nursing skill and theoretical knowledge within the neurology care domain of practice, as well as a strong commitment to ongoing education and training. You will have NZNC registration, a current practising certificate and a full driver's licence.

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 09.04.26. 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 Lokesha.Narayanappa Charge Nurse Manager on Lokesha.Narayanappa@nmdhb.govt.nz

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