Description
About the Company
At Waitemata District, we are committed to providing exceptional care to individuals who have experienced a stroke. Our dedicated team works collaboratively to ensure that patients receive timely and appropriate care throughout their journey. We are passionate about fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning within our organization.
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to join our dynamic Stroke CNS team in a part-time, fixed-term position for 12 months. This role requires a commitment of 0.8 FTE, which equates to 64 hours every fortnight, working Monday to Friday.
In this advanced practice role, you will utilize your clinical assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills to support inpatient nursing and medical teams in managing patients who present acutely with stroke. Your expertise will play a vital role in ensuring that our patients receive safe and appropriate care in a timely manner.
A significant focus of this position is on clinical education. You will be responsible for developing staff competence across all disciplines involved in stroke management, which will help foster an environment of continuous learning and improvement. Additionally, you will coordinate care across primary, secondary, and tertiary sectors and provide a triage service as needed.
Requirements
We are looking for a Registered Nurse who possesses a current Annual Practising Certificate and a Postgraduate Diploma in Specialty Practice. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in acute medicine and a strong desire to make a meaningful impact in stroke care.
Benefits
If this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for, we encourage you to apply online today. For further information, please contact Operations Manager David Wilson at 021 943 457.
To view a copy of the position description, please follow the provided link.
The closing date for applications is 22 July 2025, and the position reference number is WDHB20219. We look forward to hearing from you.
To Apply
If this role is of interest, please Apply Now and submit your updated CV by following the link.
Please note: To be considered for this position, you must be eligible to work in New Zealand, with valid work rights.
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