Clinical Nurse Specialist - Scoliosisat Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Southern - - Dunedin
Dunedin HospitalSalary band - $116,000 - $127,000 p.a pro-rata and KiwiSaverPermanent, part-time (0.7 FTE/56 hours per fortnight) vacancyHealth 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:Coordinate scoliosis outpatient clinics in Dunedin and ChristchurchSupport patients and whānau throughout the surgical journeyCollaborate with spinal surgeons, theatre staff, and allied health professionalsProvide pre-operative education and post-operative follow-upMaintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to research initiativesEnsure culturally safe and responsive care for all patientsView position description.About usTe Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities.
We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.About you:Registered health professional (e.g. Nurse, Physiotherapist, Allied Health) with current APCExperience in orthopaedics, spinal care, or surgical coordination preferredStrong communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work independently and collaboratively across teamsCommitment to patient-centred and culturally responsive careResearch experience or interest in clinical improvement is an advantageWorking at Health New ZealandHealth 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.Salary rangeThis role belongs to the NZNO Collective Agreement and falls between Step 1 ($116,040 p.a) and Step 3 ($127,674 p.a pro-rata) of the Designated Senior Nurse scale Grade 2.How to applyTo apply please click apply now.All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Sunday, 27 July 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ben Kingsbury at ben.kingsbury@tewhatuora.govt.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website.