Registered Nurse - Older Persons Mental Health


  • Ward AG based at Burwood Hospital
  • 0.4FTE permanent position
  • 2 days a week, not necessarily two days in a row, required across all shifts: day, afternoon and evening shifts.

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 

Ward AG is part of Older Persons Mental Health, based at Burwood Hospital. The team is on the lookout for an experienced nurse to work part-time 0.4FTE and must be available to work all shifts. 

About You

In order to be successful in this role you will be a Registered Nurse with a Mental Health scope on your annual practicing certificate; Mental Health experience is desirable however due to the nature of care we provide our consumers we will happily consider candidates with general nursing experience who have a passion for caring for those living with a Mental Health condition.

This is a perfect transition role for someone who would like to work within Mental Health whilst maintaining your medical skills as a general nurse, along with complex pharmacology and having the opportunity to work within a dedicated and highly skilled multidisciplinary team.

Skills and experience

  • 2 – 4 years’ experience as a registered nurse, ideally in Specialist Mental Health Services
  • Hold registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand, with mental health scope and current APC
  • Be a confident practitioner with good patient assessment skills
  • Possess excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage a wide variety of people
  • Experience working in Mental Health or have a passion to develop those skills

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 Friday, 10th July.  If you have any questions about the role, please contact Lisa Gray at Lisa.Gray2@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.

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Permanent/Part Time

Job no: PC4382952

Location: Christchurch

Closing Date: Friday, 10th July