Clinical Nurse Specialist

3 days ago

Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Research

Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes

Part Time | Permanent 0.5 FTE

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

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Registered Nurse to join our team, working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist Research. You will work within our research team at HNZ Te Whatu Ora, Lakes leading the delivery of studies that will affect the future of the care provided to patients within Health New Zealand. Additionally, you will work closely with the Principal Investigator/s to ensure compliance with Clinical Research Practice Standards and Trial specific processes. The position reports to the District Chief Nurse.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience. As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, fee flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.

For more information on living and working in Rotorua and Taupo click here

About you

The successful applicant will need:

  • Registered with Nursing Council New Zealand
  • Current Annual Practising Certificate
  • 5 years post graduate clinical experience
  • Experience in Microsoft office suite
  • Ability to use varied IT systems to ensure quality of data use
  • Research experience is highly desirable but not essential
  • There is an expectation that you will have completed appropriate post grad study and/or working towards Masters

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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

If you would like to be part of this dynamic research team and feel that you can fulfil this post, we would love to hear from you. To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before end of posting date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.

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