Clinical Nurse Specialist

Fulltime role + Based in Masterton + Monday-FridayExtra annual leave + Paid wellbeing days + Increased KiwiSaver contribution$250 towards your health and wellbeing + Have weekends offJoin us as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to lead, mentor, and provide expert mental health care.Pathways | Mo matouAs a leading mental health and addiction service in Aotearoa, we empower individuals to live full lives in their communities.
Prioritising mental health while aiming for overall well-being, we foster strong whanau connections.
Our commitment to personalised support is reflected in our 'whatever it takes' wairua and spirit.The Benefits | Nga ahuatanga kei a matouIncreased KiwiSaver contributionFifth week of Annual leave (after 12 months employment)Paid Wellbeing days (2 per year)Health Now Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whanauHoliday programme assistancePerk+ Perk plus discount appThe Role | Mo tenei turanga mahiAs an expert in nursing, you will provide leadership and expert advice to ensure culturally safe, evidence-based mental health and addiction care.
You will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, handle complex cases, and mentor team members.This role involves assessing complex cases and conducting case reviews, as well as offering clinical input to tangata whai ora and taiohi across all Wairarapa Pathways and Real Services.These services include Residential Housing and Recovery, Community Mobile Team, Residential Mental Health Respite and Social Detox, AOD/OST service, and Real Youth Service.
Additionally, the successful candidate will mentor nurses and lead special interest groups.Some of your responsibilities will include:Uses advanced health assessment, interventions and clinical decision making in the management of care, especially of whai ora or taiohi with high and complex or co-existing needs.Takes a leadership role clinically through both direct and indirect contact with tangata whai ora, taiohi and the wider addictions team.Evaluates results of interventions using accepted outcome criteria, revises care plans and initiates appropriate and timely consultation and/or referral with relevant services/agencies where appropriate.Undertake all interactions in a respectful and culturally appropriate and sensitive manner.Working experience of Trauma informed care strategies.Hours include: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.About You | MouYou will have:Registered with the Nursing Council New Zealand and either completed or on the Clinical Nurse Specialist Pathway.Hold a current Annual practicing Certificate.Recent extensive (proven) clinical experience in Mental Health and Addictions at an advanced level.Demonstrated ability to articulate evidence-based expertise to a multidisciplinary team.Apply the Te Tiriti o Waitangi Principles to your role.Closing date | Ra Katinga: 11 April 2025.
Please note, this advert may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found before the closing date.Position Description: View Position DescriptionContact | Korero: Angela Whibley-Smith, Service and Relationship Manager on ****** for any queries.For further information, visit our website www.pathways.co.nzPathways is committed to healthy lifestyles and actively supports a smoke-free environment.
We encourage people with lived experience of mental illness & addictions to apply.
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