Rural Clinical Nurse Specialist

Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora – Southern – Tokanui, South Island

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

This position is based at the rural location of Tokanui, Southland.

The Rural Clinical Nurse Specialist – Key Responsibilities

• Provide PRIME and unplanned urgent care.
• Manage patients / consumer care within a defined area of speciality practice, working with patients, families / whanau and other health professionals to provide timely nursing care to optimise outcomes.
• Work across the organisation within a clinical specialty acting as practitioner, educator, consultant, researcher, leader / change agent and care coordinator / case manager.
• Mentor and guide others in the speciality in assessment, clinical decision‑making, implementation, evaluation and documentation of care.
• Effectively communicate with patients / consumers, families / whanau and members of the healthcare team.

Roster and Working Conditions

Rostered shift work that includes an eight‑hour day and 24 / 7 on‑call PRIME response Monday‑Friday. The role is based 64 hours per fortnight and accommodation is available.

About the Team / Service / Location

Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora – Southern covers the largest geographical area in New Zealand, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We aim to improve, promote and protect the health of our region.

About you

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 and welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled and rainbow communities.

How to apply

To apply, please click “apply now” and submit your application through our online careers portal by Friday, 12 December 2025. We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert. Only online applications are accepted.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mikayla Hamilton at

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