Clinical Nurse Specialist(Pacific Planned Care) - Counties Manukau

OverviewOpportunity to contribute to wellbeing and better health outcomes of Pacific PeoplesContribute to transforming the future of health as a Clinical Nurse SpecialistPermanent role based at Middlemore Hospital, Counties Manukau DistrictNursing Collectives : Designated Senior Nurse Grade 2Health 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 RoleThe Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Planned Care Pacific position is responsible for proactively delivering culturally appropriate, expert nursing care and engage, support and facilitate the achievement of whanau directed goals for Pacific patients who are referred to Counties Manukau District for first consultation and progress to have surgery.

This position will ensure care pathways mitigate avoidable, unjust or unnecessary barriers caused by the system of health care for Pacific Peoples.In this role you will be accountable for reviewing and advancing the delivery of quality care services with specialty nursing focus on Pacific patients and their families across the planned care pathway.

The ultimate purpose is to improve care services for Pacific patients and their family\'s journey and understand and fulfil strategies that best support Pacific to advance through their planned care pathway journey and receive timely access to their treatments.

The Clinical Nurse Specialist will work collaboratively with the appropriate services to advocate and build effective relationships and networks to ensure culturally responsive care and treatment are delivered and accessed by all Pacific patients.About the Team / Service / LocationThe CNS Planned Care Pacific team sits within the Pacific Health Service at Counties Manukau District.

Our multidisplinary team comprising of nurses, social workers and navigators works in close collaboration with hospital services to support Pacific patients and their families, with a strong focus on improving health outcomes.About youAs a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you\'ll be able to work collaboratively across the sector and organisational boundaries to influence the nursing contribution to better outcomes for our whanau and communities.A current RN Practicing Certificate with the Nursing Council of New ZealandMinimum five years of relevant clinical experience and expertise post registrationPG Dip completed and, commitment to completion of Master of NursingExperience working with patients with complex health and social needsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsMust speak a Pacific island languageAdvanced patient assessment skillsWorking knowledge of Treaty of Waitangi and its application to practiceWorking for Health New ZealandHealth 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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.How to ApplyTo apply please click "apply now."

All applications must be submitted through our online careers\' portal by Tuesday, 23 September 2025.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Anesha Pillay at

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