Clinical Nurse Specialist - Haematology

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Haematology

Waikato Hospital

Permanent, Full time position 80 hours per fortnight

We are seeking a motivated, compassionate and experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our haematology multi-disciplinary team.

About the Role

The Midland Haemophilia and Bleeding Disorders Service is a highly specialised regional service providing care and coordination for children and adults with inherited and acquired bleeding disorders across the Midland region. The service supports patients receiving care through Waikato, Tauranga, Rotorua, Taupō, Tokoroa, Te Kūiti, Taumarunui, Thames, Whakatāne and Gisborne Hospitals, as well as private healthcare providers and general practitioners throughout the region.

As the Clinical Nurse Specialist (Bleeding Disorders), you will provide expert nursing leadership and coordination for people living with over 20 different bleeding disorders, each requiring specialised treatment pathways and individualised care plans. You will work collaboratively with Consultant Haematologists, the New Zealand Blood Service, laboratory services, primary care providers, surgical teams and national haemophilia services to ensure equitable access to safe, timely and evidence-based care.

This is a unique opportunity to work across the full lifespan, supporting patients and whānau from infancy through to adulthood, while contributing to a nationally coordinated haemophilia and bleeding disorders network.

About the Service

Haematology is a dynamic and specialised field focused on the diagnosis and management of diseases affecting the blood, bone marrow and lymphoid tissues. The Waikato Haematology Service provides comprehensive care for patients with malignant and non-malignant conditions, including thrombotic and bleeding disorders, across inpatient, outpatient and day-stay settings. The service delivers advanced therapies, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, autologous stem cell transplantation, supportive care and clinical trials.

The Midland Haemophilia and Bleeding Disorders Service sits within the wider Haematology Service and is part of the national network of New Zealand Haemophilia Treatment Centres. The service provides specialist assessment, education, treatment coordination and lifelong management for children and adults with inherited and acquired bleeding disorders across the Midland region.

Committed to ensuring bleeding disorders do not become a barrier to accessing healthcare, the service supports patients across hospital, community and primary care settings, coordinating complex care pathways for more than 20 bleeding disorders. The wider Waikato Haematology team includes 11 Consultant Haematologists, 7 Registrars, 2 House Officers, 1 Nurse Practitioner and 6 Clinical Nurse Specialists, fostering a close-knit and supportive environment with strong opportunities for professional development, postgraduate study, research and career advancement. A comprehensive orientation programme is provided to support the successful applicant.

Applicant Criteria:

• Have a current New Zealand Annual Practicing Certificate
• Experience in haematology, bleeding disorders, paediatrics or chronic disease management.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously across regional networks and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in patient education, care coordination and service development.
• Experience working across both adult and paediatric services.
• Have a Post Graduate Diploma
• Proficiency in implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in practice
• A full clean NZ drivers licence

Key Responsibilities of the role

• Act as the primary nursing contact for patients and whānau with haemophilia and other bleeding disorders.
• Coordinate specialist care across the Midland region, ensuring equitable access to treatment and services.
• Provide education and support to patients, whānau and healthcare professionals on bleeding disorders and treatment pathways.
• Undertake nurse-led assessment and follow-up of patients attending the Haemophilia Treatment Centre for bleeding episodes, injuries and ongoing care.
• Coordinate haemostatic management plans for surgical, dental and other invasive procedures in collaboration with Consultant Haematologists and multidisciplinary teams.
• Support patients throughout the lifespan, including education and care coordination for children newly diagnosed with severe haemophilia and their families.
• Manage patient communications regarding bleeding episodes, treatment requirements, home therapy stock, travel planning and upcoming procedures.
• Coordinate the ordering, supply and utilisation of haemophilia therapies, working closely with the New Zealand Blood Service and laboratory services.
• Maintain regional bleeding disorder databases, registries and clinical records to support patient care, reporting and service planning.
• Contribute to quality improvement, service development and act as a clinical resource for hospital, community and primary care teams across the region.

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 online or apply via our Waikato Careers website.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59 pm on 27 October 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Shivani Kulkarni.

Job Reference: - WAI32900

Location: - North Island - Waikato - Hamilton

Job type: - Permanent Full time

Closes: - 27-Oct-2026