Clinical Nurse Specialist - CNS - Paediatric Neurodevelopmental at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Matau a Māui Hawke's Bay, Hawkes Bay

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Clinical Nurse Specialist - CNS - Paediatric Neurodevelopmental Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Hospital
•  Permanent /Part-Time 64 Hours a Fortnight 0.8 FTE
• This is a unique opportunity to combine specialist clinical practice, service development and advocacy to create lasting positive outcomes for tamariki and whānau navigating neurodevelopmental care.

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

As a Clinical Nurse Specialist Paediatric Neurodevelopmental, you will provide specialist nursing expertise to support tamariki and rangatahi with neurodevelopmental conditions, with a particular focus on ADHD. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will coordinate care, manage referrals and triage processes, support neurodevelopmental assessments, and provide ongoing clinical care that improves outcomes for children and their whānau.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people and their families. You will play a key role in improving access to services, reducing waiting times, supporting equitable health outcomes, and building strong partnerships with schools, community providers and healthcare teams. Alongside direct clinical care, you will provide education, advocacy and clinical leadership to help shape and grow an important specialist service.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Paediatric Service is committed to delivering high-quality, whanau - centred care for children and young people across Hawkes Bay. The Neurodevelopmental team works closely with Paediatricians, the Child Development Service, Paediatric Outpatients and community partners to provide coordinated support for tamariki with neurodevelopmental needs.

Based at Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hospital, you will join a passionate and collaborative team focused on improving access, equity and outcomes for the children and families we serve.

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About you

As an experienced Registered Nurse, you will bring:

• Current Nursing Council of New Zealand registration and a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC).
• At least five years clinical experience in paediatric nursing, public health, child psychiatry or a related specialty.
• A postgraduate nursing qualification (or equivalent experience) and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams and community settings.
• A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, health equity, and improving outcomes for tamariki, rangatahi and whānau.XX

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 Monday 20th July If you have any questions about the role, please contact Michelle, Michelle.Robertson@hbdhb.govt.nz

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.