Clinical Nurse Specialist - Responsible Clinician

Permanent, full-time role working across Kaipara and Whangarei areas Improve health outcomes and optimise the tangata whaiora journey

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 Clinical Nurse Specialist / Responsible Clinician will be authorised as Responsible Clinician (RC) by the Director of Area Mental Health Services (DAMHS) for a specified group of people in service who meet criteria as per specific stages of their care and treatment.

A key function of this role is to provide specialist nursing knowledge and skills to provide tangata whaiora focused care and coordination through the role of Responsible Clinician under the Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992, that will optimise the tangata whaiora journey, improve health outcomes and ensure that an excellent quality of care is provided.

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About the Team/Service/Location

Our adult community mental health and addictions teams provide assessment and diagnosis, treatment, advice and referral to those affected by mental health and alcohol and other drug problems. We are a service that is committed to ongoing professional and cultural development, quality improvement, staff wellbeing and working collaboratively.

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About you

Our ideal applicant will:

Be registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and hold a current practising certificate Postgraduate diploma in specialty nursing practice PDRP Expert Specialty knowledge and practice expertise Knowledge of quality improvement processes and principles

Working at 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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 24 February 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Michelle Apetera at NL-Jobs@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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