Clinical Nurse Specialist - Acute Pain
- Base your career in Tauranga, a coastal city known for sunshine, golden beaches, and strong community connection
- Part-time position – 0.4 FTE
- Work in a specialist pain service delivering interdisciplinary care and supporting long term patient outcomes
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
The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Clinical Pain Service provides expert nursing care and advice that is evidence-based and will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across the health sector. The CNS provides support and knowledge to patients and Whānau/family living with acute and chronic pain to assist them in understanding and participating in treatment choices, and transitions of health care needs.
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About the Team/Service/ Location
The Clinical Pain Service primarily manages acute and chronic patients admitted into hospital. The team manages daily ward rounds assessing patients pain, providing recommended pain management techniques and medications. This is a small effective team who works closely with the anaesthetic department, surgical, medical and orthopaedic teams.
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About you
- Registered practicing nurse with pain management experience
- Post graduate education - preferably holding or studying towards a Master’s degree relevant to pain management
- Excellent time management and communication skills
- Good knowledge of pharmacology and neurobiology of pain
- Experience in dealing with patients with substance use disorder and palliative patients
- Strong interdisciplinary skills and ability to work collaboratively with wider hospital services
Working for 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 10 April 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact bp-Careers@tewhatuora.govt.nz
Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
