Description:
Job Title: Clinical Nurse AdvisorLocation: Auckland
Work Type: Permanent (0.8 FTE / 32 hrs p/w) or 12-Month Fixed Term
Shifts: Rostered
Salary: Excellent hourly rate plus many benefits
Recruiter: Paul Wheeler at Carejobz Recruitment Experts
Specialty: Critical Care | Clinical Leadership | Private Hospital
Make a Bigger Impact, After Hours
We’re looking for a confident, clinically skilled Senior Registered Nurse ready to lead from the front. As a Clinical Nurse Advisor , you’ll be the go-to clinician during after-hours shifts, managing critical incidents, mentoring junior staff, and supporting safe patient outcomes across high-acuity surgical wards.
This is a rare opportunity to take on a visible, high-responsibility leadership role , where your experience truly makes a difference— all while avoiding the daily chaos of typical ward hours .
Why You’ll Love This Role
True Work-Life Balance – Fixed night & PM shifts. No rotating days , no burnout.
Flexible Contract Options – Choose permanent or a fixed 12-month term that works for your lifestyle.
Autonomy & Influence – Lead operations across two flagship private hospitals during evenings, nights, and weekends.
Diverse Surgical Exposure – Work across a range of complex specialties including ICU, HDU, Neurosurgery, Plastics, Cardiothoracic, Vascular, and more.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Respond to clinical emergencies, manage deterioration, and ensure escalation pathways are followed
- Provide bedside support and clinical coaching to nurses across wards
- Lead hospital operations after hours and weekends, ensuring safe staffing and patient care continuity
- Liaise with internal bureau teams to manage bed allocation and casual staff
- Act as the clinical lead in the absence of daytime management – trusted, visible, and decisive
- Registered Nurse with current NZ APC
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a hospital acute care or critical care setting (ICU, ED, HDU)
- MUST HAVE NEW ZEALAND NURSING EXPERIENCE
- Clinical confidence and leadership in high-pressure environments
- Skilled in phlebotomy, ECGs, cannulation, catheterisation
- ACLS certification – essential
- Excellent communication and mentoring skills
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Free parking
- Flexible rostering
- Generous Health insurance subsidy after 2 years of service and wellbeing support
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Christmas and New Year close down
- Staff discounts on Pharmacy & Hospital fees
- Discounts on gym memberships, childcare, and at a large number of retail outlets as part of their Boost programme
READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?
→ Simply send your CV - we'll respond within 24 hours
→ Quick, confidential chat at a time that suits you
→ Fast-track application process for qualified candidates
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Why Choose Carejobz?
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20 May 2025;
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