Nurse Specialist - Infection Prevention - Infection Prevention & Control at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland, Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Te Toka Tumai Auckland (services may include inpatient, outpatient, and community settings)
• Permanent, part-time role (0.6FTE) - Rostered Shifts, Monday - Sunday
• Join a dynamic, multidisciplinary team and make a real impact on patient and whānau outcomes
• Advance your own specialist nursing practice

ONLY OPEN TO Senior Registered Nurse with current NCNZ Registration and Annual Practising Certificate

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 seeking an experienced Nurse Specialist to join our multidisciplinary team on a 0.6 FTE permanent part-time basis. This advanced nursing role works with specific population groups and their whānau across planned care, inpatient services, and community settings.

You will bring expert assessment skills, advanced clinical reasoning, and specialist knowledge of complex conditions to provide coordinated, person-centred care. The role involves case management and coordination across the continuum of care, supporting seamless patient journeys through pre-hospital, emergency, acute, and planned services.

Your work will contribute to improved access, timeliness of care, enhanced patient and whānau experiences, and better health outcomes - particularly for priority populations.

Please visit the position description here.

About the Team/Service

At Te Toka Tumai Auckland, were not just hiring - were building the future. Aotearoas health system is undergoing significant transformation under Pae Ora / Healthy Futures, with a strong focus on equity, integration, and people-centred care.

Our teams work collaboratively across services to deliver high-quality, culturally safe care and to improve outcomes for patients living with complex health needs.

About you

Essential:

• Registered Nurse with current NCNZ registration and Annual Practising Certificate
• Relevant postgraduate qualification (certificate or diploma in specialty nursing practice)
• PDRP Proficient or Expert, or on a supported pathway
• Demonstrated experience working as an advanced practice nurse with complex patient populations
• Strong understanding of and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, equity, and bicultural practice
• Experience in care coordination, case management, and multidisciplinary collaboration
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and quality improvement

Desirable:

• Masters degree or working towards a Masters in Nursing or a related field
• Research, audit, or quality improvement experience
• Experience in clinical teaching, mentoring, or service development
• Change management or project experience

About the location

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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. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Belinda Peddie belinda.peddie@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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