Clinical Nurse Specialist, Pacific, Critical Care Complex at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Counties Manukau, Auckland

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Clinical Nurse Specialist, Pacific – Critical Care Complex

• Middlemore Hospital Permanent Full Time Role (1 FTE)
• Senior Nursing Opportunity
• 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 Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) - Pacific to join our team at Health NZ Counties Manukau. This role focuses on providing expert nursing care and care coordination for Pacific patients within the Critical Care Complex at Middlemore Hospital. You will work closely with the Planned Care – Pacific and Fanau Ola, Pacific Health team, ensuring culturally appropriate and patient-centred healthcare.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide culturally responsive, expert nursing care to Pacific patients.
• Coordinate care for patients with complex health and social needs.
• Engage and support families (aiga, kaiga, magafaoa, kopu tangata, vuvale, famili) in care planning.
• Facilitate safe transitions from hospital to primary and community healthcare providers.
• Lead case reviews, quality improvement activities, and provide clinical expertise.
• Collaborate with medical, nursing, and allied health teams across the healthcare system.
• Advocate for Pacific health priorities and enhance patient engagement.

About You:

• NZ Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practicing Certificate
• 5+ years of clinical experience in Critical Care in NZ
• Relevant Postgraduate qualification completed or near completion

If you’re a highly skilled and motivated nurse looking to make an impact in critical care, we would love to hear from you! Apply online at http://careers.countiesmanukau.health.nz/working-here/ If you have any questions, please contact Fran Upoko in the Recruitment Team at nursemidwifejobs@middlemore.co.nz

Join us in making a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our community. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

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

Job Number: CMH202514674

Application Closes: 26 March 2025