Registered Nurse - Permanent Pool
- Hillmorton Hospital, Christchurch
- 3+ years Registered Nursing experience
- A passion for 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.
We are seeking interest from passionate and motivated nurses who are keen to learn and develop skills in mental health to work on the Specialist Mental Health Service (SMHS) Permanent Pool.
- Do you have 3+ years of registered nursing experience in New Zealand in other areas of health?
- Do you have a passion for mental health, as well as having scope to work in this area?
- Are you flexible and able to adapt to different areas of mental health care?
- This is a fantastic training programme within mental health services!
About the Role
We are currently recruiting a Registered Nurse who is passionate about moving into employment with SMHS. The Mental Health - Experienced Nurse Programme provides Registered Nurses with the opportunity to learn, develop and grow within SMHS over six-months, while being employed on the SMHS Permanent Pool. The is a full-time position and requires shift work on a rotating roster of 4 days on, 2 days off.
On the programme you will have dedicated preceptorship, educator support, participate in focused mental health education days and work across all inpatient areas within SMHS.
Building on your previous experience, you will utilise your nursing knowledge and skills and develop specialist mental health skills to provide safe and effective nursing care to consumers with complex mental health needs. On the SMHS Permanent Pool, 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.
Upon completion of the programme, you will work across the inpatient services. We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic, motivated, and who can engage a wide variety of people, including whanau and community, across all our clinical settings.
About you - Skills and experience required
- 3 years minimum experience as a Registered Nurse in non-mental health settings
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability create and maintain therapeutic relationships
- Compassion and ability to reflect on practice
- Commitment to working within the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- An understanding of Te Ao Māori
- Excellent communication and time management skills, and able to work effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team
- Computer skills are essential to this role
What’s in it for you
This programme will provide:
- Support of clinically based preceptors and mentors
- Nurse Educator support
- Dedicated, paid study days to support your knowledge and practice development
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 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 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.
Permanent/Full Time
Job no: PC4300835
Location: Christchurch
Closing Date: Thursday, 27th August