Fixed Term Position (12 month Parental leave cover) (0.6 FTE)
Are you a passionate and experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) looking for an opportunity to make a genuine impact in the lives of patients living with long-term conditions? Do you value working within a collegial, supportive, and multidisciplinary environment? If so, Kauri HealthCare invites you to join our dedicated team on a 12-month fixed-term basis to cover parental leave.
About the Role
As a CNS in Long Term Conditions, you will play a pivotal role in providing expert nursing care, education, and support to patients managing chronic health conditions. This position focuses on continuity of care, clinical leadership, and empowering self-management for our patients.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Clinical assessment, care planning, and coordination for patients with long-term conditions
- Working closely with GPs, allied health, and whānau to achieve optimal health outcomes
- Providing mentorship and support to nurses and other team members
- Leading quality improvement initiatives within the chronic care space
About You
We’re looking for a nurse who brings both expertise and empathy to their role. Ideally, you will have:
- Experience in managing long-term conditions such as diabetes, respiratory or cardiovascular disease
- A current Designated Prescriber endorsement, or working toward one
- A strong commitment to collaborative practice and equitable care
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- A current NZNC Annual Practising Certificate
- A commitment to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in practice
Why Join Kauri HealthCare?
- A supportive, tight-knit team environment where your voice is valued
- Ongoing professional development and peer support
- A chance to truly influence patient outcomes in a progressive primary care setting
- Beautiful location, modern facilities, and a genuine focus on staff wellbeing
Join us in delivering compassionate, expert care to our community. Make a difference every day.
This is a 12-month fixed-term role covering parental leave, with potential for future opportunities within the organisation.
If you would like to apply please send your covering letter and CV to recruitment@kaurihealthcare.nz or through Seek
