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Posted 06 August, 2026

Clinical Nurse Specialist, Palliative Care

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern
Auckland, AUK, NZ Full Time
Reference: 67fa271651f0030f

Job Description

Clinical Nurse Specialist, Palliative Care Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern - Auckland, North Island Clinical Nurse Specialist Palliative Care Middlemore Hospital, Permanent Full Time Role (1 FTE) Monday - Friday Our Organisation: Health NZ Counties Manukau is a dynamic and progressive organisation at the forefront of innovative health care delivery within the New Zealand Public Health Sector. We continue to work with others to achieve equity in key health indicators for Maaori, Pacific and communities with health disparities and will continue to develop and implement plans, based on local needs to improve the health and wellbeing of Counties Manukau region. Our main sites are Middlemore Hospital, Kidz First Hospital and Manukau Health Park. We are part of Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, the overarching organisation for New Zealands national health service. HNZ leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.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 Maaori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. The Role: We are seeking a dedicated Clinical Nurse Specialist Palliative Care to join our dynamic team based at Middlemore Hospital. In this senior nursing role, you will play a key role in supporting patients with life-limiting illnesses and their whaanau through the provision of expert clinical care, education, and leadership. Key Responsibilities: Deliver advanced clinical expertise to patients requiring palliative and end-of-life care across settings. Provide clinical leadership, mentorship, and support to nursing and allied health colleagues. Collaborate with medical teams, hospices, primary care providers, and community services to ensure a coordinated, whaanau-centred approach. Lead quality improvement initiatives and contribute to policy development and service innovation. Advocate for culturally responsive care aligned with Te Tiriti o Waitangi and health equity principles About You: NZ Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practicing Certificate 5+ years relevant clinical experience in NZ Oncology and Palliative Care experience preferred Proficient PDRP or higher Relevant Postgraduate qualification completed or near completion Join us in making a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our community. We look forward to welcoming you to our team! #J-18808-Ljbffr

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