Mental Health & Addictions Nurse
Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Psychiatric Liaison
- Te Whatu Ora Waitemata2x Full-time positionPermanent roleRostered ShiftsAcross both North Shore and Waitakere HospitalTe Whatu Ora Waitemata serves the communities of North and West Auckland and the Rodney District, a population of over 650,000.
- to the patient, their family/whanau, the community and iwi, and the healthcare workforce.
About the roleThe Specialty Nurse Emergency Department Mental Health (SNED- MH) is a person focused, expert nurse who provides senior nursing support for ED staff working with patients requiring mental health wellbeing support.The Speciality Nurse will work alongside ED staff to build their capability and competency in working together with whaiora and whanau, increasing their capability to demonstrate cultural humility and competence.
The role provides coaching, mentoring and demonstration of best practice approaches for staff to de-escalate and stabilise whaiora presenting in crisis and develop alternative understanding of the origins and current manifestations of distress.This role presents a pathway for experienced Registered Nurses to advance into a senior clinical role.
This role, by challenging and guiding and role modelling practice excellence develops the capability of staff to respond to emergency care requirements.Please click here to view the Job Description.About YouTo be considered for this position, you must have:Registration with NZNO and current APCPost Graduate Diploma5+ years experience in Mental Health NursingPrevious leadership experience in adult inpatient or community mental health settingCurrent PDRP in expert or higher levelFor recruitment enquiries please contact Abigail Sana Matic, Recruitment Consultant via emailWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Position number: WDHB20631Closing date: 13 November 2025