💼 Full-Time Position

Clinical Nurse Specialist - FSA Cardiothoracic

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New Zealand Government
📍 Waikato District, Waikato, New Zealand
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Location
Waikato District, New Zealand
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Posted
June 29, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

* Waikato Hospital, Hamilton * Fixed term for 14 months to cover parental leave * Part-time position (up to 0.8 FTE) * Expand your knowledge and skills in cardiothoracic
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 are looking for a First Surgical Assist Registered Nurse (FSA-RN) who wants to gain further experience with cardiothoracic to join our cardiothoracic Clinical Nurse Specialist FSAs.
Key responsibilities:
* Undertake preoperative assessments and patient, whanau education for those requiring cardiac surgery * Assisting with cardiothoracic surgery * Leading endoscopic vessel harvesting * Supporting perioperative development across the cardiothoracic service
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About the Team/Service
The CNS-FSAs are an integral part of the cardiothoracic team at Waikato Ho...