Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Stewart Island
- Permanent, part-time (0.45 FTE) role
- Salary between $116,040 and $127,674
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
This position is based at the remote rural location of Stewart Island.
The Rural Clinical Nurse Specialist is required to provide:
- PRIME
- Unplanned urgent care
- District nursing
Rostered shift work entails an eight-hour day and 24/7 on-call PRIME response located on the island for the rostered period.
We are looking for suitably qualified applicants wishing to work a base 0.45 FTE.
This role will:
- provide expert nursing knowledge in the management of patients/consumer care within a defined area of speciality practice, working with the patient, family/whānau or other health professionals to provide timely nursing care to optimise outcomes
- work across the organisation within a clinical specialty acting in the roles of practitioner, educator, consultant, researcher, leader/change agent, and care coordinator/case manager
- act as a mentor, guide and support others in the speciality in their assessment, clinical decision making, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of care
- effectively communicate with patients/consumer and family/whānau and members of the health care team
About the Team/Service/Location
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote, and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.
About you
In addition to your nursing qualifications, you will also:
- have postgraduate qualifications
- have a minimum diploma, but preferably a master's degree.
We are looking for an experienced Registered Nurse who can work independently and in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team to assess, treat, and manage patient/consumer health care needs.
Our ideal candidate will
- have at least three years' experience as a Registered Nurse
- be registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand as a Registered Nurse and hold a valid APC
- have a full New Zealand driver's licence with a clean driving record
- have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- have intermediate/advanced computer skills.
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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 serve 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 Wednesday, 27 August 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mikayla Hamilton at mikayla.hamilton@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.
We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website.