Registered Nurse - Child Adolescent & Family Inpatient Unit

• Hillmorton Hospital, Christchurch
• Permanent full-time 0.94FTE position
• New state-of-the-art facilities based at Hillmorton Hospital
  

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 Nga Kakano is a 16 bed regional unit which covers the South Island and works with people under the age of 18 with mental health problems. We have a strong focus on working with the youth and their family/whanau. You will be part of a dedicated, collaborative and cohesive multi-disciplinary team; with the opportunity to contribute to challenging yet rewarding work. 

This is an exciting time to be joining the team as we have moved into new purpose built, state-of-the-art facilities based at Hillmorton Hospital - these facilities are a game-changer, enabling contemporary treatments and enabling more effective and efficient treatment pathways for our young people.  

Bring your enthusiasm and motivation to work with us, in return we’ll provide you with a great opportunity to enhance your skills in a specialty area. 

About you

• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC and mental health scope;
• An interest in Safewards and training in the Collaborative Problem Solving Approach will be provided;
• An ability to forge and foster meaningful relationships, whilst treating others with respect, encouragement and support;
• Adhere to guidelines of Cultural Safety and the Treaty of Waitangi.
  

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 careers portal before 11:59pm on Thursday 5th June. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Natalie Gaunt at Natalie.Gaunt@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz.