Community Mental Health Nurse - West Community

• Hillmorton Hospital, Christchurch
• Permanent & Fixed term, full-time 1FTE positions to join the West Adult Community Mental Health Team
• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC
• Must have a mental health scope of practice

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 West Adult Community Mental Health Service is one of four city-based teams that provide an assessment and treatment service for consumers with mental illnesses aged between 18 – 65 years, and work closely with their families/ whanau - both in the community and alongside inpatient services.

Roles:

• Permanent, full-time 1FTE position
• Fixed term, full-time 1FTE position covering an internal secondment until 26th June 2026

Please advise in your cover letter which role you are applying for.

About You

This is an opportunity to work with skilled and motivated team of multidisciplinary professionals. Working in this position you will provide excellent holistic case management in partnership with the clients, their families/whānau and carers with a strong focus on returning clients to the primary health care sector following specialist input.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• The Case Management portion of the role will consist of the oversight and management of a varying case portfolio;
• Completing assessments of consumers and formulating interventions to meet individual needs in collaboration with our multi-disciplinary team (MDT).

Your skills will include:

• Experience in mental health is essential while experience in case management is ideal;
• The ability to triage and prioritize your patients appropriately in a timely manner is essential;
• A minimum of 2 year’ experience in a mental health setting is preferable;
• A current NZ driver’s license is essential;
• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC and must have a mental health scope of practice;

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 Māori, 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 Tuesday 23rd September. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Natalie Gaunt natalie.gaunt@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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