Clinical Nurse Specialist | Whāngai Aroha

• 1.0FTE, permanent position available.
• Professional and clinical leadership role for a senior Registered Nurse in Mental Health. 
• Excellent communication and expert knowledge is essential.

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

Whāngai Aroha - Mothers and Babies (M & B) and Eating Disorders (SIEDS) provides care for a South Island wide catchment. Mothers and Babies (6 beds) provides specialist treatment for women who present with complex moderate to severe maternal mental illness who require admission with their baby. SIEDS (6 beds) provides specialist inpatient care for people with an eating disorder where both medical and psychological treatment is required. There is also one flexi bed that can be shared between both services. The Specialty Service offers a fulfilling and dynamic environment and opportunities to further your leadership and expertise. Comprehensive treatment, multi-disciplinary functions across the inpatient and outpatient teams and liaison with multiple agencies are integral to service provision across the SI.  

About You

Whāngai Aroha - The Mothers and Babies/Eating Disorders Service has an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and motivated specialist mental health nurse who is looking to expand their career pathway, and take on a clinical leadership role as Clinical Nurse Specialist. 

• You will be an experienced, Specialist Mental Health Nurse, Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC
• With your proven ability to lead, you will be an expert at developing and extending nursing practice, assisting with performance appraisals, auditing, quality improvement and providing overall clinical expertise and mentor ship within the team, to enable them to continue to deliver a high standard of care
• As a role model it is expected you will engage with nursing staff and members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team to ensure effective relationships are developed and maintained, therefore your integrity, excellent interpersonal skills, effective organisational and time management skills and clinical credibility are imperative to the success of this role
• You will have extensive experience working within mental health services and hold a minimum of post graduate diploma. Experience in Mothers and Babies and/or Eating Disorders preferred.
• This is a 1.0FTE, permanent position. 

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 Thursday, 12th March. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Recruitment Partner Lisa Gray on Lisa.Gray2@tewhatuora.govt.nz 

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.