Registered Nurses - Adult Community Mental Health Teams

We are seeking motivated and dynamic Registered Nurses to work in our Adult Community Mental Health teams

• Hillmorton Hospital, Christchurch
• Permanent part time and full-time positions available
• Registered Community Mental Health Nurse
• Working Monday to Friday
• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a cohesive Multi-Disciplinary Team
• Access to ongoing professional development, continuing education and career progression pathways
  

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

Our Adult Community Mental Health services consist of four city-based teams offering assessment and treatment for adults aged between 18-65 years with significant and enduring mental illness.

In this role you will provide evidence-based nursing care in the community setting, working closely with service users, whanau, and wider health sector providers with a strong focus on supporting service users back to Primary Care following specialist input. You will be part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team that includes psychiatrists, psychologists, occupational therapists, social workers, peer support workers, Pukenga Atawhai and other nursing colleagues.

The role offers a dynamic mix of clinical autonomy, community outreach and team collaboration. Your daily work will include conducting mental health assessments, developing and implementing treatment plans and coordinating care to ensure safety, stability and progress towards recovery. You will support service users in their homes, in community settings and within primary care partnerships, maintaining strong therapeutic relationships built on trust, empathy and respect.

We have multiple permanent full-time and part-time positions available, along with fixed term full-time and part-time opportunities covering parental leave and internal secondments.

If you have a particular preference for a specific community team or desired FTE you would like to work, please clearly indicate this in your cover letter.

For more information on living and working in Christchurch please click here.

About you:

• Registered Nurse with current Annual Practicing Certificate and scope of practice in mental health nursing
• Full New Zealand driver’s license and ability to travel for community visits
• Ability to think quickly, triage and prioritise tangata whaiora needs in a timely manner
• Ability to competently manage a caseload of varying mental health presentations and provide assessment, treatment and review
• Positive attitude with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in collaboration with a diverse multidisciplinary team
• Excellent skills in clinical formulation and risk assessment alongside ability to develop rapport with highly distressed individuals
• Commitment to culturally safe practice, recovery-oriented care, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a mental health setting is preferable however not essential
• Ability to work during normal office hours Monday to Friday
  

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 5th December. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Natalie Gaunt on Natalie.Gaunt@tewhatuora.govt.nz 

**Please specify in your cover letter if you have preference for a particular team or FTE**

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.