Clinical Nurse Specialist - Emergency Department

Location:   Emergency Department, Wellington Regional Hospital 

Contract:   Clinical Nurse Specialist - Emergency 0.7 part time (FTE) Permanent 

                  Clinical Nurse Specialist - Emergency 0.85 FTE Fixed Term for 12 months

                  Do advise in your covering letter - the role and FTE of interest

 Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence. 

 About the role

We have two Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) position opportunities available in our  Emergency Department (ED) on the Wellington Regional Hospital (WRH) campus. 

The advanced nursing role within the Registered Nurse (RN) scope works collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT). As a CNS working in our Tertiary Level 6 Emergency Service, you will join our highly motivated and professional team. We have an amazing team environment and your advancing nursing role development is enabled by education opportunities with mentorship and support from Nurse Practitioner (NPs) and medical colleagues. 

The CNS – Emergency provides specialist nursing advice, care and expertise, both in delivering direct patient care and in supporting other staff caring for patients.  As a CNS your direct patient care focus includes the management of lower acuity patients with injuries and non-complex illness presentations in ED. 

The CNS – Emergency uses advanced nursing knowledge and skills to: 

• Contribute to shorted stays and improved patient experience by working at an advanced level within the RN practice scope to improve the effectiveness of care delivery and patient flow
• Enhance health outcomes for patients with isolated injury and single system illness by working directly with them to clinically assess, treat and provide care with education and then discharge within agreed clinical guidelines with delegated authorises. This is supported  by oversight from an SMOs and NPs
• Improve the effectiveness of care by informing and utilising evidence based nurse-led solutions to meet patient needs within the ambulatory care team
• Act as a nursing resource to the Department particularly in the area of wound care management and single isolated limb trauma management

About the Team/Service/ Location 

ED is situated on the Wellington campus adjacent to the WRH building. Accredited by the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine our Department provides a Tertiary Level 6 Emergency Service committed to providing high-quality acute and emergent care to patients. We aim to deliver high quality and safe care at all times with a focus on optimising improvements to benefit our patients outcomes. This includes a focus on the care experience for them and their family/whānau. 

We offer you the opportunity to work collaboratively with our highly motivated and professional team in ED. Our MDT comprises over 100 full time equivalent (FTE) professionals, including medical, nursing, support and administrative staff. The value of an interdisciplinary approach in this dynamic environment is recognised. Leadership is overseen by a Nurse Manager, and a Medical Clinical Leader of Emergency Medicine, with operational management provided by the Operation Manager and additional support for optimising patient flow. 

About you

We are looking for a recognised expert practice RN that has a passion for ongoing learning and practice development. The successful applicant will need emergency nursing expertise and postgraduate clinical perquisites courses to undertake:

• NURSING 784 Advanced Emergency Nursing Practicum to enable and develop advanced emergency nursing skills 
• RN Prescribing practicum when clinical practice readiness enables this 

You will need to be highly organised with exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills and able to demonstrate a high degree of self-awareness and reflection. This is essential for role development and effective team work. 

Additional knowledge, attributes and experience ideal for this position include: 

• A commitment to supporting high-quality care is delivered to all patients.
• Ability to lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based clinical practices, policies, and protocols.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues to improve patient outcomes and streamline care delivery.
• Values and willingness to contribute to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives 
• Skills to provide clinical education and participate in training sessions for nursing staff to enhance clinical knowledge and practice
• Utilise advanced assessment skills with critical decision-making to support the care of patients with complex needs. 

Working at Health New Zealand 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. 

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. 

How to Apply 

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 29th April 2025 If you have any questions about the role, please contact Deb.Brodie@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.