Mental Health CNS: Forensic & MDT Leadership

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley; Porirua; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist to work across mental health, addiction and intellectual disability nursing services. You will lead practice improvements, support evidence-based care, and contribute to an MDT driven by equity and patient-centred outcomes.

The role emphasises leadership, ongoing professional development including PDRP, and engagement with Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles in nursing practice.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years Mental Health, Addiction or Intellectual Disability nursing experience.
• Registration with Nursing Council of New Zealand (NCNZ) and a current APC.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and development including attainment/maintenance of PDRP.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across clinical environments to identify and support practice improvements.
• Act as an advocate for the organisation's change programme and implementation of evidence-based practice.
• Contribute to the MDT to improve nursing practices and equitable health outcomes.
• Support continuity of care and high-quality standards across the service.

Skills

Mental Health Nursing

Addiction Nursing

PDRP

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Nursing Council Registration in NZ

Annual Practising Certificate (APC)

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist to work across mental health, addiction and intellectual disability nursing services. You will lead practice improvements, support evidence-based care, and contribute to an MDT driven by equity and patient-centred outcomes.

The role emphasises leadership, ongoing professional development including PDRP, and engagement with Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles in nursing practice.