Clinical Nurse Specialist - Ostomy

• 0.8 FTE (32 hours per week), permanent position available!
• Join a passionate and dynamic specialist nursing team making a difference in people’s lives!

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.

The Opportunity

In this permanent, part-time role (0.8 FTE), you will:

• Deliver high-quality, specialist nursing care to patients with ostomies in community and outpatient settings
• Provide advanced clinical assessments, complex care planning, and education to patients and whānau
• Act as a resource and clinical leader to other health professionals
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives

For further details, please refer to the position description here.

About you

You will be a Registered Nurse with:

• A current APC and a full, clean New Zealand driver’s licence
• A postgraduate qualification in ostomy or a related field (or working towards it)
• At least 5 years’ post-registration experience, including senior nursing practice
• Advanced assessment skills, clinical reasoning, and confidence working autonomously
• A commitment to equity, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and improving health outcomes for Māori

Additional requirement:

• This role requires a valid VCA (Vulnerable Children’s Act) clearance

For more information about this role please contact Samantha Hill (nee McKinnon) – Charge Nurse Manager via sammckinnon@adhb.govt.nz

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 the 27^th of June 2025. If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, or require information in an accessible format, please contact, Joseph Ciao (Recruitment Consultant) via joseph.ciao@tewhatuora.govt.nz to discuss how we can best support your application.

We’ll be reviewing applications and conducting interviews as they come in, so the position may close before the listed deadline. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.