Continence Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)

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.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our Adult Community Services team at Te Toka Tumai Auckland. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic nurse leader with specialist expertise in continence to provide clinical leadership, drive best practice, and improve outcomes for patients living in the community.

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

About you

You will be a Registered Nurse with a current APC and hold a postgraduate qualification in continence care or a related field.
You’ll have a minimum of 5 years’ clinical experience, including working at a senior or advanced practice level.
A strong understanding of continence assessment, treatment planning, and education is essential.
You’ll be confident working autonomously and collaboratively across primary and secondary services.
Demonstrated commitment to equity, partnership under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and culturally responsive care is essential.
In this role, you will:

Provide specialist continence assessments and interventions to adults living in the community.
Act as a clinical resource and advisor to nursing and allied health staff.
Lead education and quality improvement initiatives in continence care.
Engage in service development and research to enhance continence services.
Partner with whānau and community providers to ensure equitable and accessible care.
What we offer:

A supportive multidisciplinary team with strong professional supervision.
Ongoing professional development and opportunities for academic advancement.
A chance to influence service delivery and health equity outcomes in Aotearoa’s largest DHB.
For more information about this role please contact, Samantha McKinnon (Charge Nurse - Community Nursing) via sammckinnon@adhb.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.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by the 25thof May 2025. If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, or require information in an accessible format, please contact, Joseph Ciao (Recruitment Consultant) via Joseph.Ciao@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. Read more