Clinical Nurse Specialist - Acute Pain Service

• Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital, Acute Pain Service
• Permanent, Part-time – 64 hours per fortnight (0.8 FTE)
• Rewarding Career – Be part of a team that saves lives and improves health outcomes daily.

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

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to join our Acute Pain Service at Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital. This permanent part-time role (0.8 FTE) offers the opportunity to lead and support best-practice pain management across surgical and inpatient settings.

As a CNS, you will provide expert clinical care, education, and leadership in acute pain assessment and management. You’ll work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and contribute to service development through quality improvement, audit, and research.

About the Team/Service/ Location

You’ll be part of a dynamic and supportive team within Surgical Services, committed to delivering high-quality care and innovation in pain management. The Acute Pain Service plays a vital role in improving recovery and comfort for patients across surgical wards and procedural areas.

Hawke’s Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about. For more information on living and working in Hawke’s Bay click HERE

About you

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• A current New Zealand Registered Nurse Annual Practising Certificate
• Postgraduate qualification in pain management or related field (or working towards)
• At least 5 years of clinical experience, including 2 years in pain management or perioperative care
• Strong leadership, teaching, and communication skills
• A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally safe practice
• A passion for improving patient outcomes and advancing nursing practice

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.

How to Apply

To review the position profile, click HERE To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Tania Stander email on tania.stander@hbdhb.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.