Clinical Nurse Specialist – Waiatarau Inpatient Unit
Clinical Nurse Specialist - Waiatarau Inpatient Unit
- Permanent, Full-time role (40 hours per week)
- Rostered Shifts
- Based at Waitakere Hospital
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 Us
Waiatarau is the inpatient unit in Henderson serving the community of West Auckland and West Rodney. It is a Mental Health Inpatient Unit located on the grounds of Waitakere Hospital. The unit as a whole comprises of 8 intensive care beds and 24 open ward beds.
About the Role
We are seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist who demonstrates excellence in clinical practice, a strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to providing culturally responsive clinical care for Tāngata whai i te ora and their whānau.
This is a pivotal role that requires critical thinking, advanced nursing expertise and evidence-based practice to lead practice within our multidisciplinary team. As part of this, you will provide leadership and oversight to other nurses. You will champion high standards of care for individuals presenting with complex mental health and physical health needs across all age groups, including adults, rangatahi (youth), and kaumātua (older adults).
The Clinical Nurse Specialist role involves autonomous practice and will support diverse and at times challenging presentations including intoxication in the emergency department and hospital wards. You will actively lead complex care planning and multi-agency care planning in collaboration with whānau, community agencies and other health professionals. At a local and national level, you will develop and influence policy.
You will be responsible for ongoing education to staff from other specialties to support ongoing improvement in practice, understanding and capability when caring for those with mental health and addiction needs. A core aspect of the Clinical Nurse Specialist role within this service is the promotion of a positive culture of respect and partnership which is grounded in mannakitanga, whanaungatanga and kotahitanga.
About You
We are looking to recruit a Clinical Nurse Specialist/ Registered Nurse with:
- Registered Nurse with current APC
- Post-graduate diploma in Mental Health
- Minimum 5 years' experience in Clinical Mental Health
- Excellent communication skills
- Proven commitment to professional standards, quality improvement and clinical supervision
- Collaborative teamwork skills
Preferred:
- Previous leadership experience in Adult inpatient or Community Mental Health
- Duly Authorised Officer (DAO) certification
For further information about this exciting opportunity please contact Matt Rayment, Charge Nurse Manager on 021524560 and for recruitment enquiries please contact Abigail Sana Matic, Recruitment Consultant via email
Position: WDHB20299
Closing: 3 October 2025
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.