Clinical Nurse Specialist - Infection Prevention and Control

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. Clinical Nurse Specialist - Infection Prevention and Control Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Hospital, Patient Safety and Quality Service Permanent, Full-time 80 hours per fortnight (1 FTE) 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 Clinical Nurse Specialist in Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), you’ll play a pivotal role in safeguarding the health and wellbeing of patients, whānau, and kaimahi across Hawkes Bay. This senior clinical role leads best-practice infection prevention approaches, provides specialist nursing advice, and supports services across the care continuum to minimise harm and prevent the spread of infection. You’ll work collaboratively with teams across primary, secondary, aged residential care, public health and community settings, providing expert guidance, outbreak management support, education, and systemwide leadership. This is a role for someone who thrives on innovation, quality improvement, and influencing safe practice at both the bedside and organisational level. If you’re passionate about patient safety, clinical excellence and service improvement, this is an opportunity to create meaningful impact across the whole sector. About the Team/Service/Location The IPC team sits within the Patient Safety and Quality Service at Hawkes Bay Hospital and plays an essential role in maintaining safe, high‑quality care across the region. You’ll collaborate closely with infectious diseases specialists, clinical leaders, public health, health protection officers, and a wide range of internal and external partners. The team is values‑driven, supportive, and focused on continuous improvement. Together, you’ll help uphold national Infection Prevention and Control Standards (NZS 8134:2021) and strengthen organisational capability in patient safety and clinical quality. This collaborative, forward‑thinking environment is ideal for clinicians who enjoy working autonomously while also being part of a highly engaged, multidisciplinary group. Hawkes Bay offers excellent work‑life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about. About You You’ll be an experienced and confident nursing professional with advanced clinical skills, strong leadership capability, and a passion for improving patient safety. You will bring: Current NZ Nursing Council registration and APC as a Registered Nurse. Postgraduate qualifications (preferably a PG Diploma) or equivalent experience, with willingness to complete additional study if required. Significant recent clinical experience, ideally in infection prevention and control or relevant specialty practice. Strong communication, consultation, and relationship‑building skills across all levels and services. Proven ability to provide clinical leadership, expert advice and high‑quality education. Competency with IT systems, data interpretation, and monitoring quality standards. A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, equity, and culturally safe practice. Experience in teaching, service improvement, or involvement in regional or national IPC networks. 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. If you have any questions about the role, please contact: Susan Barnes, Patient Safety and Quality Manager - 027 4596418 Racquel Lewis, Clinical Nurse Specialist IPC - 027 2346304 Jessica Hawke, Clinical Nurse Specialist IPC - 027 2029509 We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert. Job Reference: - HAW09448 Location: - North Island - Hawkes Bay - Hastings #J-18808-Ljbffr