Clinical Nurse Specialist - Acute Pain

Clinical Nurse Specialist – Acute Pain Service

• Southland Hospital
• Permanent contract, Part time 0.8 FTE 32 hours per week
• Salary Band – $116,040 - $127,674 p.a. pro rata + KiwiSaver

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 purpose of this role is to provide specialist nursing care and expertise both in direct care delivery and in support to other staff in the management of acute pain in the Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) and inpatient wards Southland Hospital. You will work across the organisation within PACU acting in the role of advanced practitioner, educator, consultant, researcher, leader/change agent and care coordinator/case manager in the pursuit of clinical excellence and improved health outcomes.

Tasks for this role include but are not limited to:

• Provide leadership for the provision of high-quality management of acute pain
• Collaborate closely with anaesthetic, surgical, and medical specialities involved in the patients’ overall care
• Provide specialist nursing care and expertise both in direct care delivery and in support to other staff
• Provide specialist nursing advice, support and expertise for the delivery and coordination of acute pain management in both PACU and the inpatient wards Southland Hospital
• Function as an expert practitioner and resource person within the clinical area of expertise to positively affect patient outcomes. Ensure that quality systems are in place within and across the Perioperative department nursing services, to enhance care delivery based on nursing sensitive quality indicators in the delivery of care
• Work with Nurse Educators to identify ongoing learning needs

About the Team/Service/ Location

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

About you

• Current NZ Nursing Council registration
• Post graduate certificate working towards Master’s Degree.
• Experience in implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in action
• Current nursing APC
• Level 4 PDRP
• Strong leadership qualities and ability to work well in a team
• At least 5 years’ experience as a PACU nurse
• High level of written and verbal communication skills

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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 diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.  

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 09 June 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mikayla Hamilton at mikayla.hamilton@southerndhb.govt.nz.

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