Clinical Nurse Specialist - Wound Care/Vascular

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Wound and Vascular

• Fixed Term - Due to Parental Leave - commencing mid-September 
• Part time, 40 hours per fortnight (0.5 FTE)
• Weekday Office Hours
  

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we - re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

This focus of this role is to provide clinical expertise, working as an educator and leader in the pursuit of clinical excellence in the delivery of patient cantered care.

As part of the CNS team, you will be working collaboratively with multidisciplinary health professionals within contemporary models of care, to lead improvements in Wound Management and care. The role is instrumental in supporting the wider health sector in South Canterbury to become an effective customer driven, safety conscious, quality service which reflects the needs of the local community.

Success factors for role include:

• Nursing Council of NZ registration, and current APC
• A relevant postgraduate qualification or be willing to work towards this qualification
• Develop and maintain Senior RN Nurse PDRP
• Significant relevant clinical experience and proven critical thinking ability
• Ability to work collaboratively with health professionals and as an autonomous practitioner. 
• Excellent clinical assessment skills and role model for contemporary clinical practice
• Current New Zealand Driver's License
  
• The right to work in New Zealand

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is - the weaving of wellness - . We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

How to Apply

Please apply for this vacancy online directly via our careers portal at https://scdhb.careercentre.net.nz

If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Human Resources by phoning 03 687-2230.

Close Date: 29 August 2025

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert on 29 August 2025. The role may close early if a suitable applicant is found before the close.