Clinical Nurse Specialist Emergency Department Wairau

Clinical Nurse Specialist Emergency Department Wairau

Clinical Nurse Specialist – Emergency Department(Elderly & Frailty Care)

Full Time (40 hours a week)

Be part of an innovative and supportive Emergency Department team

Develop your skills in a specialist role with opportunities fortraining and career progression

Make a meaningful difference for some of our most vulnerablepatients

Health NewZealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti oWaitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all NewZealanders.

About the Role

Provide specialist clinical assessment andintervention for older and frail patients in the Emergency Department.

Act as a key resource for colleagues, offeringadvice and support in the management of complex needs.

Work closely with multidisciplinary teamsincluding geriatricians, therapists, social care, and community partnersto deliver safe and effective care pathways.

Contribute to service development, innovation,and quality improvement projects focused on frailty care.

Support education and training for nursing andmedical staff on the recognition and management of frailty.

About the Team / Service / Location

Do you have a passion forproviding outstanding care to older people and those living with frailty?

Areyou ready to play a key role in shaping how we deliver specialist supportwithin a fast-paced Emergency Department?

If so, we would love to hear from you.

At Te Whatu Ora, NelsonMarlborough, we are committed to delivering person-centred, safe, andcompassionate care to every patient who comes through our doors.

As demand onemergency services grows, we recognise the importance of early recognition andspecialist support for our older and frailer patients.

About you

We are now seeking a ClinicalNurse Specialist (CNS) with expertise, or a strong interest, in elderly andfrailty care to join our Emergency Department team.

This is an excitingopportunity to make a real impact on the patient journey, reducing unnecessaryadmissions, improving outcomes, and supporting patients and families at a timeof real need.

RegisteredNurse with significant clinical experience, ideally within emergency,acute, or frailty settings.

Strongcommunication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence andinspire others.

Passionfor improving the care of older people and those living with frailty.

Evidenceof ongoing professional development, with or working towardsspecialist / advanced qualifications.

Commitmentto collaborative working across teams and services.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health NewZealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for thepeople of New Zealand.

We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive sothat we are better positioned to understand and service our community.

We welcomecapplications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbowcommunities.

How to Apply

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All applications must besubmitted through our online careers' portal by 18.10.25.

If you have any generalquestions please contact the nursing recruiter on

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

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