Enrolled Nurse – Older Persons Mental Health

• Ward AG, Burwood Hospital
• 0.94FTE permanent position
• Shifts rostered morning, afternoon and night; 4 days on 2 days off

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

We are looking for an experienced Enrolled Nurse, ideally with a mental health scope to join our team on a permanent basis.

You will work alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team, providing quality nursing care to tāngata whaiora experiencing complex mental health needs. This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to a service where relationship-building, person-centred care and positive outcomes are at the heart of what we do.

This role is 0.94FTE and follows a rotating roster of four days on and two days off, covering morning, afternoon and night shifts.

About the Service

Ward AG, based at Burwood Hospital, is part of our Older Persons Mental Health service. Burwood Hospital is a friendly and welcoming facility located on the outskirts of Christchurch, near Burwood Forest. It is home to a range of specialist services and inpatient wards, including Older Persons Mental Health.

Our wider Burwood campus also provides specialist services across spinal, rehabilitation and elective surgical care, including one of New Zealand's two specialist Spinal Units.

About You

You will be a motivated and compassionate Enrolled Nurse who enjoys working in a challenging yet rewarding environment. You will be confident in your nursing practice, able to think on your feet and committed to providing safe, effective and person-centred care.

Skills and Experience:

• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC
• Enrolled Nurse registration with a mental health scope of practice
• Ability to work across all shifts, Monday through Sunday
• Previous experience working in mental health, ideally within an inpatient setting
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• The ability to remain positive, confident and resilient in a changing environment
• Strong risk assessment and management skills
• A genuine commitment to building positive therapeutic relationships with tāngata whaiora, whānau and colleagues

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 Saturday 14th November.  If you have any questions about the role, please contact Victoria at Victoria.Steiner@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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