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Clinical Nurse Specialist – Acute Pain Management Service
- Senior Nursing Leadership Opportunity
- 0.7 FTE – Permanent Position
- Based within the Department of Anaesthesia
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
As our new Clinical
Nurse Specialist – Acute Pain Management Service/Transitional Pain
Service, you will play a key role in supporting patients and whānau
experiencing acute, complex, or persistent pain, and work to reduce the
long-term burden of pain within our communities.
Working across the Acute
Pain Management Service (APMS) and Transitional Pain Service (TPS),
this advanced nursing role combines expert clinical practice, leadership,
education, and service development. You will provide highly specialised
assessment and intervention for adults and children, support nurse-led
outpatient services, and contribute to improving outcomes for vulnerable
populations.
You will work collaboratively within the Department of Anaesthesia and alongside Anaesthetists, NPs, nursing colleagues, allied health teams, primary care providers, and hospital specialist services to deliver safe, evidence-based, person-centred pain care.
About You
You are an expert practitioner with advanced clinical skills in pain management and a passion for supporting people experiencing acute or persistent pain. You bring a holistic, whānau-centred approach to care and are committed to achieving equitable outcomes.
You are confident
in your practice, collaborative in your approach, and capable of providing
leadership across both direct clinical care and broader service initiatives.
You are motivated by quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and
empowering both patients and colleagues through education and mentorship.
Skills and Experience:
- Registered Nurse with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a current practising certificate.
- Demonstrated experience implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in practice.
- Validated clinical expertise in pain management, with a minimum of three years’ post-registration experience in a tertiary setting.
- Relevant postgraduate qualification in a health-related field.
- Advanced clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
- Proven leadership capability with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrates a holistic, consumer- and whānau-centred approach to care.
- Enthusiasm for ongoing professional development and supporting the development of others.
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 now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by Friday 19th December. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Victoria at Victoria.Steiner@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz