Advanced Mental Health Care Specialist

1 week ago


Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Lakes Full time

About Health New Zealand - Lakes

Lakes is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice, known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family-friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community.

We offer a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience in our supportive, inclusive, and diverse work environment.

The Role

An experienced Registered Nurse is sought to join our team as a Clinical Nurse Specialist. You will contribute to nursing knowledge and skills in assessment of health needs, planning and delivery of nursing care.

As part of the Acute Response Team, you will provide urgent responses to mental health crisis in Rotorua and Taupo & Turangi areas.

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and work on Quality Improvement Projects/Initiatives to ensure better outcomes for clients
  • Provide advanced assessment and support staff managing complex care needs in a community setting
  • Undertake audits to identify gaps and improve practice
  • Engage in contemporary practice and quality initiatives for improved outcomes
  • Achieve improved outcomes for Māori accessing care

About You

You must be a New Zealand Registered nurse eligible to work in Mental Health and have a current APC with a minimum of 5 years post-graduate experience in an acute mental health setting.

Ideally, you will hold a post-graduate mental health nursing qualification at Masters level or be working towards that.



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