Registered & Enrolled & Nurses - Specialist Mental Health Pool

Are you a registered or enrolled nurse with a mental health background, and enjoy pace and variety?

• Hillmorton Hospital, Christchurch 
• Registered & Enrolled Nurses
• Permanent full-time, part-time & casual Specialist Mental Health Nursing Pool positions
• Must have scope to work in Mental Health

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

On both the Specialist Mental Health Services' permanent and casual pools, we have need for Registered Nurses with mental health experience. Primarily based at Hillmorton Hospital, you will be providing cover across inpatient services; including acute adult admitting units, high/ complex needs services, intellectual disabilities, forensics, specialty services, Mothers and Babies, Eating Disorders, Alcohol and Drug, and child and youth services. 

PLEASE NOTE: We currently have full-time/part-time permanent positions available alongside multiple casual positions, please specify which you would like to apply for in your cover letter.

About You

This position requires a background in mental health, working as a Registered Nurse Nurse, and the ability to work both autonomously, and alongside the mulitidisplinary teams you will be working with. The opportunity to cover in a variety of different settings across Specialist Mental Health Services, means: 

• We are looking for Registered nurses with excellent communication and time management skills who can work effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team.
• As part of a progressive organisation that values honesty, respect and integrity for every individual, this multi-varied role presents you with the opportunity to work in dynamic and challenging health environments. 
• You will need to be confident, resilient and have the ability to build strong and successful relationships, with the patients and their families/whanau as we have a strong emphasis of re-engagement into the community.

Skills and experience

• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC and mental health scope;
• Previous Mental Health scope and experience is preferred;
• Nurses with the right skills and attitude who do not have mental health experience but have mental health scope, would be considered on a case by case basis;
• Excellent communication and time management skills;
• Confident and resilient;
• Strong focus on relationship-building;
• 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. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Natalie Gaunt at natalie.gaunt@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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 careers portal.

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.