Clinical nurse specialist, Mātanga tapuhi haumanu
Also known as
- Clinical nurse leader, clinical nurse team leader, clinical nurse coordinator, clinical nurse manager, hospital matron, principal nurse, staff nurse
Clinical nurse specialists provide specialised patient care and consultation services in hospitals, clinics and other health facilities. They may manage specialised nursing staff.
Your pay could be
$70K
Lower
$91K to $131K
Most common
$150K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
3-4 years
Clinical nurse specialists
- usually work shifts, including nights, weekends and public holidays
- usually work in hospitals, clinics and health centres, and may travel locally
- may do emotionally demanding work
- need to be organised, methodical and communicate well
Tasks
- oversee patient care
- develop nursing policies and standards
- assess patients
- develop medical treatment plans
- oversee medical staff
- train nurses and other medical professionals
- educate patients and colleagues
- work with other medical professionals
Enterprising
Social
Organised
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou need a qualification to become a clinical nurse specialist.
You need
- a bachelor's degree in nursing
- a postgraduate certificate or diploma in nursing OR a master's degree in nursing
- to pass an assessment by an approved provider
- to pass a Nursing Council of New Zealand examination for registered nurses
- to have further experience or training in a specialist area of nursing
- an Annual Practising Certificate
- to pass a police check
Registration
You need to be registered to do this job. This means you meet your industry's professional standards.
Nursing Council of New Zealand
Te KauniheraTapuhi o Aotearoa
Phone Number,04 385 9589
registration@nursingcouncil.org.nz
https://www.nursingcouncil.org.nz/If you’re in school
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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