Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) — Health NZ Waitaha

Take your nursing career to the next level with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Careers and become a leader in delivering advanced, patient-centered healthcare across New Zealand. This is your opportunity to join a nationally respected healthcare system where your expertise, leadership, and compassion will directly improve lives every day.As a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), you will work alongside multidisciplinary healthcare teams in hospitals, specialty clinics, rehabilitation services, community healthcare, mental health, emergency care, and aged care settings. Health NZ values innovation, professional excellence, and continuous learning — creating an environment where senior nurses can thrive and grow. Why Join Health New Zealand?Competitive senior nursing salary packagesExcellent work-life balance and flexible opportunitiesProfessional development and postgraduate education supportLeadership and career progression pathwaysSupportive and collaborative healthcare teamsOpportunities to work in advanced specialty servicesRelocation and immigration support for eligible international nursesMeaningful work serving diverse communities across New Zealand Your Key Responsibilities:As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will:Provide advanced specialist nursing care for complex patient casesLead clinical decision-making and evidence-based practice initiativesMentor and support nursing staff and junior cliniciansCollaborate with doctors, allied health professionals, and community servicesCoordinate patient care pathways and treatment planningEducate patients, families, and healthcare teamsDrive quality improvement and patient safety programsParticipate in clinical research, innovation, and service developmentHealth NZ CNS roles commonly involve leadership, education, research, and specialist patient care responsibilities within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.Pay: From $7,500.00 per monthBenefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance

Work Location: In person