Clinical Nurse Specialist, Acute Pain Service

Acute Pain Service, Palmerston North Hospital, Permanent, 0.9 FTE Are you a passionate and experienced Registered Nurse with an interest in postgraduate study, ready to take the next step in your career? We’re looking for a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our dynamic Acute Pain Service – a team known for its collaborative spirit, clinical excellence, and unwavering commitment to patient‑focused care. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your clinical leadership, education, and professional development skills while making a meaningful impact in pain management. Health NewZealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of TeTiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all NewZealanders. About the Role As a Clinical Nurse Specialist in the Acute Pain Service, you will play a key role in delivering expert pain management care, supporting patients through their recovery journey, and providing education and guidance to clinical teams. This role offers the chance to influence best practice and contribute to service development in a supportive and innovative environment. Hours of work will be 72 per fortnight (0.9FTE) working rostered, rotating duties. About the Team / Service Our Acute Pain Service is a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving patient outcomes through evidence‑based pain management. We pride ourselves on collaboration, continuous learning, and delivering exceptional care. Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees. We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment that delivers on our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain‑biking, great schools and tertiary institutions. With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you’ll get to taste the best of both worlds – the perfect blend of rural and city living. About the Location Manawatū is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life. It’s a family‑friendly place that is easy to live and work, with easy access to an array of outdoor activities – beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain‑biking and hiking tracks. No traffic and an easy commute to work, really help a with true work‑life balance. Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of NewZealand is easy as a drive or a short flight. We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes – Massey University and the International Pacific College. About you Current NewZealand Nursing Council registration Postgraduate qualification (or working towards) in a relevant specialty Proven clinical expertise in pain management or related area Strong leadership and education skills Excellent communication and teamwork abilities Benefits An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged A professional and supportive culture and team setting Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options Tailored wellness programmes Health NewZealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of NewZealand. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr