Specialty Clinical Nurse

Specialty Clinical Nurse, Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Hospital Permanent, Full - Time, 80 Hours per fortnight 1 FTE This is a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact on patient recovery and quality of life while working within a supportive multidisciplinary team dedicated to excellence in rehabilitation and older persons' health. 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 As a Specialty Clinical Nurse, you will play a key role in supporting patients through their rehabilitation journey within the Assessment, Treatment and Rehabilitation (AT&R) Unit. Working closely with patients, whānau, and multidisciplinary teams, you will undertake comprehensive assessments, develop personalised care plans, and help ensure patients are well prepared to participate in intensive rehabilitation programmes. This is an opportunity to use your specialist clinical knowledge to improve outcomes for older persons and rehabilitation patients. You will collaborate with acute and rehabilitation services, contribute to service development, and provide expert guidance that supports safe, effective, and patient-centred care. As a senior nursing professional, you will also play an important role in fostering continuous improvement, education, and clinical excellence across the service. About the Team/Service/Location Our Assessment, Treatment and Rehabilitation (AT&R) Unit is dedicated to helping patients achieve the best possible level of independence and wellbeing following illness or injury. We work collaboratively across nursing, medical, and allied health disciplines to deliver comprehensive rehabilitation services that support positive patient outcomes. Based in Hastings, you'll join a highly skilled and supportive multidisciplinary team committed to providing exceptional care for older people and those requiring rehabilitation services. About you As a Specialty Clinical Nurse, you will be an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse with a passion for rehabilitation, older persons' health, and delivering outstanding patient care. Current registration and Annual Practising Certificate with the Nursing Council of New Zealand. Postgraduate nursing qualification, or working towards completion of postgraduate study. At least five years' clinical nursing experience, including experience in medical nursing, rehabilitation, gerontology, or older persons' health. Proven ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and build strong relationships with patients, whānau, and colleagues. Strong communication, problem-solving, clinical assessment, and care planning skills, with a commitment to continuous improvement and professional development. 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 To apply please click apply now . All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 10th August 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Nicola Ryniker-Doull at [email protected]. We 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr