Mental Health & Addictions Nurse - Ashburton
Ashburton
Hillmorton Hospital, Christchurch3+ Registered Nursing experience within the New Zealand health system A passion for Mental HealthHealth 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 SMHS Permanent Pool.Do you have 3+ years of registered nursing experience 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!Full
Recruitment Process Screening will take place the week of the 28th April 2025Panel interview will take place the week of the 5th May 2025Successful applicants must be available to start on 3rd June 2025About you
- time positions are availableAbout the RoleWe are currently recruiting Registered Nurses who are passionate about moving into employment with Specialist Mental Health Services (SMHS).
- 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.
On the programme you will have dedicated preceptorship, educator support, group supervision, 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.
Recruitment Process Screening will take place the week of the 28th April 2025Panel interview will take place the week of the 5th May 2025Successful applicants must be available to start on 3rd June 2025About you
- Skills and experience required3 years minimum experience as a Registered Nurse in non-mental health settings within the New Zealand health systemExcellent interpersonal skills and the ability create and maintain therapeutic relationshipsCompassion and ability to reflect on practiceCommitment to working within the principles of Te Tiriti o WaitangiAn understanding of Te ao MaoriExcellent communication and time management skills, and able to work effectively as part of the multidisciplinary teamComputer skills are essential to this roleWhat
- s in it for youThis programme will provide:Support of clinically based preceptors and mentorsNurse Educator supportDedicated, paid study days to support your knowledge and practice developmentGroup supervisionWorking at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.
We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to ApplyTo apply please click- apply now.
- All applications must be submitted through our online careers
- portal by 11.59pm Sunday 18th May 2025.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Natalie Gaunt at natalie.gaunt@TeWhatuOra.govt.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
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