Clinical Nurse Specialist - Stroke

New Zealand Government · New-Zealand, waikato, New-Zealand

Location
New-Zealand
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
July 14, 2026

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a senior nurse for a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) role to join our Stroke Service. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people affected by stroke by providing expert clinical care, leadership, education, and service development across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide expert clinical assessment, treatment, and care coordination for patients with stroke across inpatient and community settings.
  • Lead nurse‑led stroke clinics and deliver ongoing follow‑up care to support recovery and secondary prevention.
  • Support admission avoidance through early intervention, community‑based management, and nurse‑led home visits.
  • Provide specialist stroke consultation and advice to multidisciplinary teams, inpatient wards, START, and AMU services.
  • Facilitate timely patient assessment and management to improve patient f...

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