Clinical Nurse Specialist Consult Liaison and ED

Full job description
Clinical Nurse Specialist - Consult Liaison and Emergency Department West
Permanent, Full-time role (40 hours per week)
Rostered Shifts
Based at Waitakere Hospital
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 Us

The Consult Liaison and Emergency Department (ED) Psychiatry team is a dedicated group of Psychiatrists and Nurses who work with Tangata whai I te ora (those seeking wellness) admitted to the hospitals' ED and Assessment & Diagnostic Unit (ADU), and those in wards who are affected by mental health issues and concurrent physical health issues. The Liaison Psychiatry team will conduct assessments and provide advise on treatment and appropriate follow-up care for the patients with mental health concerns. This team is an integral part of the wider Specialised Mental Health and Addictions division.

About the Role

We are seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist who demonstrates excellence in clinical practice, a strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to providing culturally responsive clinical care for Tāngata whai i te ora and their whānau.

This is a pivotal role that requires critical thinking, advanced nursing expertise and evidence-based practice to lead practice within our multidisciplinary team. As part of this, you will provide leadership and oversight to other nurses. You will champion high standards of care for individuals presenting with complex mental health and physical health needs across all age groups, including adults, rangatahi (youth), and kaumātua (older adults).

The Clinical Nurse Specialist role involves autonomous practice and will support diverse and at times challenging presentations including intoxication in the emergency department and hospital wards. You will actively lead complex care planning and multi-agency care planning in collaboration with whānau, community agencies and other health professionals. At a local and national level, you will develop and influence policy.

You will be responsible for ongoing education to staff from other specialties to support ongoing improvement in practice, understanding and capability when caring for those with mental health and addiction needs. A core aspect of the Clinical Nurse Specialist role within this service is the promotion of a positive culture of respect and partnership which is grounded in mannakitanga, whanaungatanga and kotahitanga.

About You

We are looking to recruit a Clinical Nurse Specialist/ Registered Nurse with:

Current APC with scope to work in Mental Health
Post-graduate diploma in Mental Health
Minimum 5 years' experience in Clinical practice within Mental Health
Excellent communication skills
Proven commitment to professional standards, quality improvement and clinical supervision
Collaborative teamwork skills
Preferred:

Previous leadership experience in Adult inpatient or Community Mental Health
Duly Authorised Officer (DAO) certification

For further information regarding this position, please contact Simon Smith, Charge Nurse Manager on tony.mcgeady@waitematadhb.govt.nz and for recruitment enquiries please contact Abigail Sana Matic, Recruitment Consultant via email


Position: WDHB20265
Closing: 12 September 2026

Job details
Job Reference:
WDHB20265

Location:
North Island - Auckland - North Shore/West Auckland


Job type:
Permanent Full time

Expertise:
Clinical - Nursing - Mental Health & Addictions Nurse


Closes:
12-Sep-2026