- Clinical Nurse Specialist – Surgical Service, New Plymouth Hospital, Permanent Fulltime
- Opportunity to be involved in the development of a new CNS Role
- Benefits of the role
- Professional development and growth with access to applying for scholarships and ongoing training
- Supportive team environment working alongside doctors, cancer nurse specialists, and experienced and skilled oncology nurses.
- Free on-site and off-site parking.
- Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership
- Discounts (with local business)
- Free Flu vaccinations
About the Role
This new permanent position is about coordinating Surgical Service patients to support safe, timely and efficient care delivery. You will need to be able to work collaboratively and foster excellent working relationships to coordinate care with the Surgical service in Midcentral. Ideally, you will have excellent nursing knowledge and expertise specific to Surgical. This position is in development phase and will include managing Surgical Surveillance patients in conjunction with MDT Teams for Surgery
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About the Team/Service/ Location
You will join a team of hardworking Doctors, Nurses both CNS and RN’s and other MDT staff who provide high quality care to our Surgical patients.
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About you
Ideally you are a fully qualified Surgical CNS, with experience in Surgical Services, however, should the right person come along, we would support the candidate to progress.
- Previous Surgical Nursing experience in the New Zealand medical hospital environment ideal, but minimum 5 years New Zealand hospital medical nursing essential.
- PG Diploma essential – ideally in Surgical Specialty specific – but not essential
- Master’s preferable or working towards
- Excellent communication and time management skills.
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 31/09/2025 If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kim Kyle kim.kyle@tdhb.org.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.