Enrolled Nurse - Te Whare Manaaki - Forensic Mental Health

• Hillmorton Hospital, Christchurch
• Permanent, full-time 0.94FTE Enrolled Nurse opportunity
• Work closely with an experienced multidisciplinary team
• Strengthen your therapy skills within Mental Health

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

Specialist Mental Health Services are an interdisciplinary team that forms part of Te Whatu Ora - Waitaha (Canterbury). We are committed to working and partnering with tāngata whaiora and their whānau. Constantly striving to work within our philosophy; we develop therapeutic, supportive and empowering relationships with our consumers, enabling them to achieve their personal goals and aspirations.

Te Whare Manaaki is a 15-bed medium secure forensic mental health inpatient unit at Hillmorton Hospital, providing specialist assessment, treatment, and recovery-focused care for people whose mental illness has led to offending or who present with complex, high-risk needs. As part of our tight-knit, multidisciplinary team, you’ll contribute to a collaborative and supportive environment, bringing a whānau-focused, systemic approach to care from referral through to community reintegration.

About You 

We will be looking for experienced Enrolled Nurse, with mental health scope, who are passionate about providing consumer centred care. 

• Full time 0.94FTE opportunity available
• Rotating roster of 4 days on, 2 days off
• Work autonomously and as part of a cohesive multi-disciplinary team
  

Skills and experience

• In order to be successful in this role, the following is required:
  
• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC and mental health scope
• Previous experience working within any area of mental health
• Self-motivated, flexible and solutions-focused
• Knowledge of and a commitment to Te Tiriti O Waitangi

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 Thursday 11th December. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Natalie Gaunt at 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.