Clinical Nurse Specialist - Infection Prevention and Control Location - Bay of Plenty + Free onsite parking
Employment Type – Permanent 0.8 FTE
Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership + Free Flu vaccinations + Discounted goods
Join Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive, and people-centred health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and well-being of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it.
Step into a pivotal leadership role in Infection Prevention and Control, where your expertise will shape patient safety across our district. This role offers a unique platform to drive infection control strategies, manage complex outbreak scenarios, and oversee surveillance initiatives essential to reducing hospital-associated infections.
Collaborating with clinical teams across specialities, this position is central to elevating patient outcomes through rigorous standards, innovative protocols, and proactive risk management. Engage with an exceptional team and make a lasting impact within a dynamic healthcare environment dedicated to excellence in patient care and safety.
We are offering the successful candidate a permanent part-time position 0.8 FTE (32 hours per week) working across the Bay of Plenty region.
The ideal candidate brings diverse nursing experience, including a solid background in Infection Prevention and Control. A strong clinical focus, along with a passion for data-driven, evidence-based practice, is essential. Success in this role requires excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across a range of professional disciplines. Preference will be given to candidates with a postgraduate qualification or a commitment to pursue postgraduate study relevant to Infection Prevention and Control.
At Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora we acknowledge and respect our people's diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe workplace that is a whanau orientated and supportive environment. We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Maori and ensures greater access, experience, and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system – Maori, Pacific and Disabled People.
Me pehea te tuku tono - How to Apply
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Due to this position having contact with children and Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty commitment to child protection, you will be subject to 'safety checks' under the Children's Act at the time of hire and thereafter as per the relevant legislation.
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