Registered Nurse - Te Whare Mauri Ora - Forensic Rehabilitation

• Hillmorton Hospital, Christchurch
• Permanent, full-time 0.94 FTE position for an RN with mental health experience
• Must be registered with Nursing Council of New Zealand with current APC including Mental Health Scope
• Roster pattern, covering mornings, afternoons, and night 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

Te Whare Mauri Ora (Mauri Ora means essence of life or life force) is a 13 bed Forensic Rehabilitation ward.  The purpose of the ward is to support consumers in their move from a more secure setting, either Te Whare Manaaki or Te Whare Hohou Roko, to a less secure environment, and then onto the community. We do this by providing choices and individualised care that enables people with a mental illness to live a meaningful life, and all the time assessing and managing risk.

This is an opportunity for a skilled, highly motivated registered to work closely with multidisciplinary team colleagues in this dynamic, professional and supportive environment

We value honesty, fairness, respect and dignity. 

About You

We are seeking a Registered Nurse to join this team on a permanent basis. Mental health experience is essential, ideally with previous nursing experience working in Forensic Mental Health.

As a professional highly motivated nurse, who displays a positive attitude and enthusiasm for this area of work, you will enjoy being part of a committed MDT, you will work in collaboration with a group of professionals that recognises the importance of providing quality care and services to their patients, friends and whānau. Working within a multi-disciplinary team, community supports and our inpatient team your ability to think on your feet and identify and manage risk, both on the ward and in the community

As this is a 24/7 service, the roster pattern encompasses a rotating roster of morning, afternoon and night shifts. Full availability for all is required.

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;
• Have a full New Zealand driver’s license;
• Knowledge of and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi;
• A positive solution focused approach, initiative;
• Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a close team.
  

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 29th May. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Maxwell Owen, Charge Nurse Manager at Maxwell.Owen@cdhb.health.nz - 027 246 2901. 

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