Research Clinical Nurse Specialist

Research Clinical Nurse Specialist

Dunedin Hospital

Salary Band – $116,000 – $127,000 p.a prorata + Kiwisaver

• Fixed term secondment cover until November 2025
• 0.4 FTE position available (32 hours per fortnight)
• Unique research position

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

We have an exciting and challenging opportunity for an experienced Nurse who is looking to expand their clinical trial skills within a vibrant and fast-paced setting.

This role facilitates the requirements of the Fisher and Paykel wound oxygen study and associated data activities. 

Some of the key tasks will include:

• Ensuring all research activities meet legislative and clinical trial requirements.
• Liaising with patients, staff and other relevant parties
• Recruiting patients for selected trials
• Providing education and support to staff regarding the specifics of selected trials
• Maintaining trial data requirements including coordinating patient tests and appointments
• Research data processing, reporting adverse events

See position description.

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.

About us

Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

Now is also a great time to relocate to Southern if you were considering a move. The Southern region offers the benefits of excellent amenities, first class primary through to tertiary education and outstanding recreational opportunities. Whether it is surfing, kayaking or sailing; skiing, hunting or fishing; theatre, live-music or art – there’s literally something for everyone.

About you

To succeed in this role, you will need to have:

• Current registration with the New Zealand Nursing Council and a current APC, with the right to work in New Zealand
• Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with other professionals
• Excellent time management, interpersonal and organisational skills
• The ability to be adaptable, flexible and solution focused
• You will be proficient using Microsoft computer applications including word processing and excel.
• Relevant experience such as working within oncology, or with clinical / commercial trials

Salary range

This role belongs to the NZNO Nursing & Midwifery Collective Agreement and falls between Step 1 ($116,040 p.a pro rata) and Step 3 ($127,674 p.a pro rata) of the designated senior nurse scale.

How to Apply
To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 6 April 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ben Kingsbury ben.kingsbury@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.