Registered Nurse - Wāhi Oranga

• Hillmorton Hospital, Christchurch
  
• 1x Fixed term, Full-time (0.94FTE) opportunity covering parental leave until February 2027
  
• 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

Wāhi Oranga is an inpatient rehabilitation unit which offers a recovery-based programme that enables people with mental health issues to live fulfilling lives in the community. 

The goals of this multi-disciplinary staffed service are:

• Provision of a safe and supportive environment to provide extended assessment, treatment and rehabilitation following an admission to the adult acute service
• Teaching skills to help support illness management and to support consumers to live the life they want to live
• Support development of structure and meaningful routines
• Support safe discharge into a community setting

Current Opportunity:

• 1x Fixed term, Full-time (0.94FTE) opportunity until 4th February 2027.
• Roster pattern - working, 4 on 2 off including “all shifts - morning, afternoon, and nights".

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 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 career’s portal before 11:59pm on Thursday 19th March. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Lisa Gray on Lisa.Gray2@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Applicants will be progressed as they apply, so if this sounds like you, please apply now.