Nurse Specialist - Gerontology

• Support the health and hauora of our people
• Use your knowledge, skills and experience to make a meaningful contribution

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

Our nurses are our greatest strength, and we work hard to provide a supportive working environment where our nurse specialists can give their best work possible. The Nurse Specialist will have a critical role in ensuring we can provide holistic care support in Community Nursing.

For further details, please refer to the position description here.

About you

Experienced Gerontology nurses motivated to make a difference for adults and who share our strong values to help strengthen our community are encouraged to apply. In addition:

• Registration as a nurse with NZ Nursing Council
• Knowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application to improving health outcomes
• A commitment to biculturalism
• Demonstration of well-developed communication, critical thinking skills and a commitment to patient-centred care

We are also interested in hearing from Registered Nurses looking to grow, develop, and gain experience within this speciality.

For more information about this role please contact Lerma De Belen (Charge Nurse Manager - Community Nursing) via Lerma.Debelen@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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.” If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, or require information in an accessible format, please contact, Jeanine Taccad, Recruitment Consultant via Jeanine.Taccad@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz to discuss how we can best support your application.

We’ll be reviewing applications and conducting interviews as they come in, so the position may close before the listed deadline. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.