Clinical Nurse Specialist - Vascular Surgery

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Clinical Nurse Specialist - Vascular Surgery

Permanent full-time position (0.8FTE - 1.0FTE)

Clinical expertise in Vascular Nursing essential

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 is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse with advanced clinical practice and a strong interest in Vascular nursing to work in a senior nursing role.

As the clinical nursing lead in the vascular service, you will support, mentor and act as a resource person for patients and whanau; the nursing team and other health professionals.

A8 is a combined vascular surgery and acute stroke ward with 28 ward level beds and 4 Progressive Care Unit (PCU) beds.

The successful candidate will have clinical expertise in vascular nursing and the ability to transfer this knowledge to the nursing team.

They will be crucial to continuing to support and develop nurses working in A8 and the embedding of safe evidence-based practice.

This role is a 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) across Monday – Friday business hours however we are also open to considering hours from 0.8 FTE - 1.0 FTE (32 hours - 40 hours per week) for the right candidate.

About you

A positive role model in clinical leadership you will work collaboratively with the whole team across A8 and the Vascular service to ensure high standards of care are maintained and quality patient outcomes are achieved.

Provide valuable support, education and clinical expertise to help develop the A8 nursing team.

Promote nursing research, education and evidence-based practice.

Your broad knowledge and extensive recent experience will place you perfectly as a specialist resource for the team.

Motivated, organised, exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to engage a wide range of people, is paramount in this role.

You'll be an expert nurse and either hold, or be working towards, a relevant postgraduate qualification and equivalent PDRP.

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 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 Apply

To apply please click "apply now."

All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Tuesday 4th November.

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

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.

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