Community Mental Health Registered Nurse - North Community

• Hillmorton Hospital, Christchurch
• Permanent, full-time Monday - Friday 1FTE
• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a cohesive multi-disciplinary team
• Must be registered with current APC and mental health scope of practice

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the role

We offer treatment and support services to a wide range of consumers including Tangata Whaiora. Currently struggling with severe and enduring mental health conditions, who have experienced difficulty in maintaining their wellness with previous community mental health services. 

About You

We are looking for an enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join the North Community team as a Case Manager who will work closely with consumers and their whanau.

Under the North Community team, the case management position entails providing comprehensive psychiatric assessment, case management, and therapeutic interventions for our clients and their family/ whanau. You will work as a multi-disciplinary team member, where there is a strong focus on returning clients to primary health care sector following specialist input. You will be experienced with managing and responding to crises.

You will have experience working in mental health. Community experience is preferred. You must who have registration with a current APC and scope to practice in mental health. Full Driver’s license is essential.

Skills and experience

• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC and mental health scope.
• Skilled in assessing and managing risk.
• Ideally you will be a Duly Authorised Officer who has been trained and signed off as being able facilitate the MHA.
• You will work during normal office hours, Monday to Friday.  
• Must hold a Full Driver’s Licence and have a Mental Health Nursing Scope of Practice.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

• We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
• We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online career’s portal before 11:59pm on Tuesday 6th May. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Natalie Gaunt at Natalie.Gaunt@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz.