Clinical Nurse Specialist, Psychological Medicine at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Counties Manukau, Auckland

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Clinical Nurse Specialist – Psychological Medicine

• Opportunity to make an impact on the health of our community in Counties Manukau
• Permanent part time, Fixed Term 6 month (0.2 FTE) opportunity!

Our Organisation:

Health NZ Counties Manukau is a dynamic and progressive organisation at the forefront of innovative health care delivery within the New Zealand Public Health Sector. We continue to work with others to achieve equity in key health indicators for Maaori, Pacific and communities with health disparities and will continue to develop and implement plans, based on local needs to improve the health and wellbeing of Counties Manukau region. Our main sites are Middlemore Hospital, Kidz First Hospital and Manukau Health Park.

We are part of Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. HNZ leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. 

About the role: 

We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and professional Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Liaison Psychiatry Team at Middlemore Hospital. Counties Manukau Health is a place where the bonds of culture and care are strong, with a culturally diverse and vibrant community, where we are innovative in our approach to health care delivery.

These is an exciting opportunity to work as a specialist mental health nurse across the full range of general hospital inpatient settings, with supportive medical and psychological colleagues.

This position would suit a Clinical Nurse Specialist (or someone wishing to work towards this), who has experience in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry (or relevant psychiatric nursing experience), who wishes to extend their practice; and enjoys working with a wide range of patients and whanau and a wide range of health professionals, whilst being well supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team. Key competencies required for the position are the ability to - undertake comprehensive mental health assessments; work with family/whanau; utilise problem-solving skills; demonstrate flexibility; and work autonomously. Experience in older-adult mental health services would be an advantage. Successful candidates will be supported to develop their skills and experience as required.

This is a unique opportunity for the right person, so if you are looking for a new challenge and professional growth, then this is the opportunity for you!

Essential requirements include:

• Registered Nurse with current NZ APC and a scope to work in Mental Health
• Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, Old-Age Psychiatry or relevant psychiatric nursing experience.
• A minimum of 5 years recent Mental Health nursing experience.
• Post Graduate Diploma or equivalent in relevant clinical area completed or in progress
• Current Proficient or Expert PDRP
• A full NZ Driver’s Licence with no limitations

For more information please contact Francine Upoko in the Recruitment Centre on Nursemidwifejobs@middlemore.co.nz

Job Number: CMH202515209
Applications close: 20th May 2025