- Western Campus, Permanent Full Time Position (1 FTE)
- Senior Nursing Role
- Monday - Friday
Our Organisation:
Health NZ Counties Manukau is a dynamic and progressive organisation at the forefront of innovative health care delivery within the New Zealand Public Health Sector. We continue to work with others to achieve equity in key health indicators for Maaori, Pacific and communities with health disparities and will continue to develop and implement plans, based on local needs to improve the health and wellbeing of Counties Manukau region.
Our main sites are Middlemore Hospital, Kidz First Hospital and Manukau Health Park.
We are part of Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. HNZ leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. 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 Maaori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
The Role:
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to join our dynamic multidisciplinary renal team. In this specialised leadership position, you will play a vital role in coordinating and delivering expert clinical care and strategic leadership in the management of vascular and peritoneal dialysis access for patients across the continuum of care.
This is a pivotal role that ensures patients receive optimal access-related care through a case management model, working in close collaboration with patients, whaanau, and healthcare professionals both within HNZ Counties Manukau and across the region.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide clinical expertise in the management of complex renal patients requiring access surgery and ongoing monitoring.
- Coordinate all pre-admission, consent, and surgical planning for patients requiring vascular or peritoneal access.
- Lead access care planning, triage referrals, and support high-risk patient monitoring using electronic systems.
- Promote innovative nursing practices based on best practice and current research.
- Actively participate in quality improvement, audit, and research projects relevant to renal access.
- Deliver education to patients, staff, and the wider multidisciplinary team.
- Act as a mentor and expert clinical resource for nursing staff and promote continuous learning and development.
- Collaborate in developing guidelines, standards, and strategic planning at local and national levels.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a leading renal unit with a strong reputation for innovation and excellence.
- Work in a supportive environment that values collaboration, leadership, and professional growth.
- Opportunities for continued education and development, including postgraduate study support.
- Make a meaningful difference to patients and their whaanau navigating complex renal health journeys.
About You:
- NZ Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practicing Certificate
- Minimum 3-5 years renal nursing experience in NZ (post registration)
- Current PDRP demonstrating senior nurse attributes
- Relevant post graduate qualification completed or near completion
If this sounds like you, appply online at https://careers.tewhatuora.govt.nz/locations/counties-manukau/ If you have any questions, please contact Fran Upoko in the Recruitment Team at [email protected]
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Job Number: CMH202515677
Application Closes: 31st July 2025
