Nursing

Clinical Nurse Specialist - IV Therapies

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Taranaki · 5001+ employees

New Plymouth, TaranakiYesterday
OnsitePart timeSenior

What the role involves

  • Providing expert care
  • Educating staff
  • Developing policies

What they ask for

New Zealand Registered Nurse with current Annual Practicing Certificate; Master's degree or PG Diploma working towards Master's; 5+ years post-graduate acute care nursing; 2+ years IV therapy, central venous devices, cannulation; expert-level portfolio.

  • 5+ yrs experience
  • Master's degree
  • Professional licence or registration

About the job

Clinical Nurse Specialist - IV Therapies, New Plymouth Hospital, Permanent Part timeHealth 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 RoleAre you seeking a senior expert nursing role supporting evidence-based, culturally safe care?The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) IV Therapy works across the organisation acting in the role of expert practitioner, educator, consultant, researcher, change agent and leader in the pursuit of clinical excellence and improved health outcomes for Health NZ Te Whatu Ora Taranaki patients. The CNS role models quality nursing practice and is accountable for facilitating evidence-based practice standards, policy and guidelines development, fostering education and research, and contributing to the strategic direction of the organisation.Please click here to view the position descriptionAbout you:New Zealand Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practicing Certificate.Masters degree or PG Diploma and working towards masters qualification completion.Up-to-date Nursing Portfolio at expert levelSkillsExpert level advanced assessment skills and care planning ability, clinical reasoning and judgement Leadership & change management skills Excellent interpersonal skillsEffective coaching & mentoring skills Quality improvement practice.Research skillsPolicy and guideline developmentEducation & training / programme development skills.Experience At least five years post graduate nursing experience in an acute health care settingAt least two years experience with acute IV therapy, central venous devices and cannulation skills Multi-disciplinary clinical teaching Quality Improvement processes and principles Do you share in our vision, our values and will ensure our patients feel supported and cared for throughout their journey with us?If you want to make an application, click on Apply Online from within this page.For further information, please contact Diana Fergusson on Email: Diana.Fergusson@tdhb.org.nzApplications Close Tuesday 27 October 2026We 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.