Clinical Nurse Specialist - Mental Health Inpatient Unit

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. Clinical Nurse Specialist - Mental Health Inpatient Unit Clinical Nurse Specialist - Mental Health Inpatient Unit Clinical Nurse Specialist Mental Health & Addictions Whare Whakaue Permanent, Full-time, rostered over 7 days 40 hours per week 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 a CNS, you will contribute to nursing knowledge and skills in assessment of health needs, planning and delivery of nursing care, ensuring this aligns with Te Ara Tauwhirotanga (Model of Care for Mental Health and Addiction Services) & the Mental Health & Addiction (MH&A) Nursing Strategy principles. Within the acute inpatient care setting, the focus is to work alongside tāngata whai ora and whānau to achieve maximum health potential that is meaningful to them. Aspects of the role is an: ability to demonstrate/role model safe, quality nursing practise that is evidence based and reflects best practise. ability to lead and work on Quality Improvement Projects/Initiatives to ensure better outcomes for clients. ability to provide advanced assessment and support staff managing complex care needs in an acute inpatient setting. ability to undertake audits to identify gaps and improve practice ability to engage in contemporary practice and quality initiatives for improved outcomes with an equity focus, ability to achieve improved outcomes for Māori accessing care About you To succeed in this exciting new role, you will need to: Be a Senior Registered Nurse with a valid Annual Practicing Certificate At least 5 years experience in an Acute Mental Health setting (preferably in-patient) Hold relevant Masters Degree in mental health or addictions or can clearly demonstrate evidence of working towards post graduate qualifications Have the ability to successfully engage and empathise with families/whānau in a positive manner Demonstrate knowledge and application of NZ health strategies. Who we are We are privileged to work to a collaborative model of care, Te Ara Tauwhirotanga, the product of extensive co-design with over 400 participants from the Lakes community. The three central Pou (Pillars) of the model guides service improvement: Tangata (People) - We are a world first in implementing Feedback informed treatment (FIT) on an in-patient unit and we are in the process of rolling this out to all services. This well researched and evidenced based approach is proven in creating a strong therapeutic alliance, is person-centred and Whānau-inclusive to bring hope and recovery, which means greater job satisfaction. So come and join us! Tikanga (Values) - we are committed to embracing Te Ao Māori in all levels of service delivery including access to te reo Māori classes. You fully support and encourage training opportunities to assist you in expanding the range of Te Ao Māori treatment modalities for healing and recovery. We critically reflect on our approach to ensure we honour the articles and Principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Taiao (Environment) - we are deliberate about service delivery to improve outcomes for Māori. We are on track to move into our new fit-for-purpose building in 2026. The Lakes area is the perfect playground for family, adventure sports and relaxation. 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. The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change. #J-18808-Ljbffr