Clinical Nurse Specialist - Plastics

About the Company At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are deeply committed to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, aiming to build a health system that serves all New Zealanders. We are proud to provide healthcare services across the Southern region, covering diverse communities and supporting approximately 350,000 people. Our passionate and dedicated staff play a crucial role in achieving our high standards of care, and we are looking for individuals who share our commitment to improving the health of our community. About the Role We are seeking a qualified Registered Nurse to join our team at Dunedin Hospital in a fixed-term position covering parental leave until August 17, 2026. This is an excellent opportunity to promote quality nursing care through research-based practices and take responsibility for patient care and quality improvement initiatives from the ground up. Your responsibilities will include: - Managing the Southland waiting list, ensuring data integrity - Supervising patient waitlist management - Facilitating a smooth patient journey, including timely appointments, treatments, and follow-up care - Supporting Registrar-led follow-up outpatient services - Contributing to ward support for plastic surgery patients, including ward rounds, wound care, and handovers - Developing and implementing care policies and procedures for nurse-appropriate patients About You To be successful in this role, you will need: - A current Annual Practicing Certificate as a Registered Nurse - A strong drive and enthusiasm to advocate for the best model of care for our community - Excellent communication and relationship-building skills - Proven clinical practice experience within your specialty area - Ideally, you will already be at a Clinical Nurse Specialist level, and have, or be working towards, a postgraduate diploma and/or a master's degree Working at Health New Zealand We are dedicated to providing excellent healthcare to the people of New Zealand and embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive. This diversity allows us to better understand and serve our community. We encourage applications from individuals from Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. Salary Range This role is part of the NZNO Collective Agreement and falls within the salary range of Step 1 ($116,040 p.a) to Step 3 ($127,674 p.a pro-rata) on the Designated Senior Nurse Scale Grade 2. How to Apply To apply, please visit our online careers portal and submit your application by Sunday, June 8, 2025. If you have any questions about the role, feel free to reach out to Ben Kingsbury at ben.kingsbury@tewhatuora.govt.nz. Please note that we will review applications as they are received and may begin the recruitment process prior to the closing date. We only accept online applications, so please apply via our website at https://careers.southernhealth.nz/.