Clinical Nurse Specialist - Renal (PD) at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau, Northland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Clinical Nurse Specialist (PD) Renal Service, Whangarei Hospital
• Permanent part-time position (0.9 FTE), working 36 hours per week
• Are you a renal nursing expert who thrives on autonomy, leadership, and improving outcomes for patients and whānau? Then wed love to hear from you!

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

We are looking for a motivated and passionate Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the team in Whangarei as a part of our Renal Service. The Clinical Nurse Specialist is an advanced nursing practice role and is the clinical expert responsible for providing patient education, training and ongoing community support to patients and whanau living with chronic kidney disease. You will maintain and enhance the professional standards of nursing and participate as an effective member of the wider Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau organisation.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

The Renal Service has a MDT approach to patient care across Outpatient, Community and Inpatient settings.

The Peritoneal dialysis training Unit / Service is based Whangarei, and its focus is to work alongside patients/whanau to enable and support independent dialysis at home. You will work as part of team of 4 experienced Peritoneal dialysis Nurses.

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About you

• Registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC)
• A current Expert Registered Nurse Professional Development and Recognition Programme (PDRP) Portfolio
• Postgraduate diploma in specialty nursing practice
• A personal commitment to ongoing learning and development

Whilst not essential, applicants with previous experience in Renal Peritoneal dialysis will be highly desired.

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 3rd 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.