Specialty Nurse - Infection Prevention and Control

Specialty Nurse - Infection Prevention and Control

Permanent part‑time (0.7 FTE) role at Tauranga Hospital; works 28 hours per week.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About The Role

This Clinical Nurse Specialist works within a team driving infection prevention and control strategies, managing complex outbreak responses, and providing expert advisory support across the hospital.

Working closely with clinical leaders, service managers, and multidisciplinary teams, the role leads processes and standards to achieve compliance with infection control standards, oversights surveillance programmes, provides expert advice, and contributes to wider patient safety initiatives.

About the Team / Service / Location

The Infection Prevention and Control team at Tauranga Hospital is a tight‑knit group of skilled professionals working collaboratively across all wards and services.

About You

A confident nursing professional with a strong background in infection prevention and control, strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, evidence‑based practice, and a proven ability to embed quality and safety frameworks. Holds or is committed to pursuing a postgraduate qualification in IPC.

What You Will Bring

• Current NZNC registration and Annual Practicing Certificate
• Senior‑level clinical nursing experience
• Expertise or formal training in Infection Prevention & Control
• Postgraduate qualification in IPC, or commitment to begin study
• Demonstrated ability to influence change and lead improvement initiatives

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We welcome applications from Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How To Apply

Submit your application through our online careers portal before 11 : 59 pm on 11 December 2026. For questions contact or Nurse Leader Kim Quartermain on 027 232 8251.

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