Clinical Nurse Specialist - Service Development, Education and Clinical Support

Overview

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. We are seeking a motivated and innovative Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to work in partnership with all General Adult Community Teams. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior clinician who enjoys balancing direct clinical practice with education, quality improvement, and service development activities. The role provides specialist nursing leadership across Adult Community Services, supporting clinicians to deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based care while contributing to the ongoing development of responsive and effective community mental health services.

Responsibilities

• Education and Workforce Development: Lead education, orientation and workforce development across mental health teams; support clinical competency, reflective practice and staff development; ...