Clinical Nurse Specialist - Hospital in the Home - Medical & Elder at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau, Northland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Hospital in the Home Services Whangarei and Bay of Islands
• Permanent, full time position working 40 hours per week rostered shifts
• Take your specialist clinical expertise beyond the hospital walls and make a difference in the community

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

Join us in revolutionizing healthcare by extending high-acuity care beyond hospital walls. Nursing patients in their place of residence is fulfilling and every shift you feel like you are making a difference for someone. If you feel you have lost your 'spark' and want to get back to delivering personalised nursing care to your patients this could be the opportunity for you. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of extending the Hospital in the Home service to the mid north region.

We have a position available for a motivated and experienced Designated Senior Nurse who will deliver patient centred Hospital in the Home (HiTH) care to patients across the Mid North and Whangarei districts. This role will be predominantly based at Bay of Islands Hospital, but there will be some shifts in Whangarei. You will be rostered across 7 days of the week between the hours of 0730-1600.

This role will work collaboratively with the Whangarei Hospital in the Home team and other teams to provide expert advice, care co-ordination, resources and support to healthcare professionals working with high-priority and complex patients/tūroro/tangata whai ora with specific conditions.

The Clinical Nurse Specialist is an advanced nursing speciality practice and is an expert in assessment skills; diagnostic reasoning, knowledge of management options and monitoring that underpins practice. They will have specialist knowledge of complex conditions which is central to the role.

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About the Team/Service/Location

Hospital in The Home (HiTH) is a short time limited acute episode of hospital care that is delivered in a patients preferred place of residence. It provides access to specialist acute care that is equivalent to a patient occupying an inpatient bed and includes access to hospital specialists, nursing and to all diagnostic services and medications.

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About you

• Registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand (NCNZ) and a current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC)
• A current Expert Registered Nurse Professional Development and Recognition Programme (PDRP) Portfolio
• Specialty knowledge and practice expertise.
• Postgraduate diploma in specialty nursing practice.
• New Zealand nursing experience in specialist acute care settings with demonstrated ability to work at top of nursing scope utilising high acuity clinical skills and excellent patient assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team with good knowledge of health related services that are offered across the mid North district.
• Great communication skills to ensure patients understand medication/treatment and condition and instructions provided. Proven ability to work alongside whanau to support Hospital in the Home care.
• Current full NZ drivers licence and confident driving across a variety of terrains
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adaptable with an ability to think on your feet.
• Willing to contribute to the development of a new service and to help with the formation of a new team

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 9^th August 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Emma Hicks at NL-jobs@tewhatuora.govt.nz.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.