Clinical Nurse Specialist (Cns) - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) - Neonatal Intensive Care UnitLocation : Wellington Regional HospitalContract : Permanent, Part Time 0.6 FTEHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders.

Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.About the RoleThe Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Neonatal Intensive Care provides specialist nursing advice, care and expertise, both in delivering direct patient care and in supporting other staff caring for neonates with complex conditions.

The CNS practices with increased autonomy, by working at an advanced level within the RN scope of practice (Te Kaunihera Tapuhi o Aotearoa Nursing Council of New Zealand / NCNZ 2025).

The focus is on assisting, directing and supporting patient care and whanau within the NICU and across other services involved in neonatal care.About the Team / Service LocationThe Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Service provides tertiary-level care for the Central Region of New Zealand and operates a 24-hour Infant Retrieval Service.

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is resourced for up to 36 cots, with the ability to expand to 40 when required.The service also provides telephone consultation and clinical advice across the region, as well as education and support to Level II referral units.

Within the Capital & Coast area, the NICU delivers Level II and Level I neonatal care, ensuring continuity of care for infants and families.The NICU team is a multidisciplinary workforce comprising neonatologists, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, registered nurses, allied health professionals, and support staff.

The team works collaboratively to provide family-centred, safe, and evidence-based care for premature and critically unwell infants.

In addition to direct clinical care, the team supports families in transition from hospital to community services and contributes to regional quality improvement, teaching, and education initiatives.About youAll nurses employed by Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand will have Registration with the New Zealand Nursing Council and maintain a current Annual Practising Certificate as a Registered Nurse.The CNS role supports excellence in practice through modelling expert clinical skills, promoting best practice, facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration and providing education.

The CNS has an active role in the development and achievement of the strategic direction for the neonatal services.

The CNS leads development and implementation of speciality specific pathways, protocols and guidelines, in accordance with relevant national and international standards and guidance.

This includes evaluating standards of care, in line with research, policy and evidenced-based practice across a range of settings.DutiesThe CNS will provide expert clinical knowledge and leadership ability to support the Nurse Manager to manage : Quality improvementChange management and strategy developmentHigh quality specialist nursing standards based on best practiceProtocols and GuidelinesResearch & AuditProjectsSkills & ExperienceNZ RegistrationAPCCurrent work visa5 years recent Neonatal Intensive Care Unit experiencePDRP - Expert or Proficient working towards ExpertIs able to demonstrate innovation, strategy development and able to work in partnership with the Nurse Manager and clinical partners to change the service to meet needs.Has a genuine interest in promoting the interests of neonates and their families.Ability to focus on quality and risk management.Able to work with multiple teams in a collaborative and collegial mannerWorking at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'.

We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa / New Zealand.Our people are at the heart of everything we do.

Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability.

A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community.

We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Maori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.How to ApplyTo apply please click 'apply now.'

All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 7th October 2025.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact

• will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.Job detailsJob Reference : Job Reference : NM310 -25Location : North Island - Wellington - Wellington Central

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