Registered Nurse - Community Mental Health Services for Older Adultsat Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitematā -
Registered Nurse, Community - Mental Health Services for Older AdultsFixed-term role (ending on 20 Jan 2027) Monday to FridayBased in TakapunaAbout usMental Health Services for Older Adults (MHSOA) provides a comprehensive service to people over the age of 65 years and comprises an inpatient facility and community mental health teams covering the North Shore, Rodney District and West Auckland.MHSOA provides assessment, treatment and support to service users who have:psychiatric disordersdementia with behavioural and psychological complicationspsychiatric complications of a physical illness associated with ageing MHSOA is part of the Specialist Mental Health and Addictions Services.About the role and About youWe are looking for a motivated, registered nurse to join our cohesive MHSOA North Community Team, which comprises an urban team covering the North Shore.The team is multidisciplinary, our approach is collaborative and our population is culturally diverse.
This position would suit a mental health nurse with the experience and skills to work with older people, often with complex needs, and provides the opportunity to increase and enhance clinical skills within an established and supportive work environment.A current practising certificate and a full, clean driver's licence are essential requirements for this position; ideally, the successful applicant will also have 2 years of post-qualification experience in mental health.The post is based at our Karaka Street office, Takapuna.We are committed to the continuing professional development of our team members and are keen to hear from all enthusiastic and innovative RNs who share our passion for older adult mental health.For a copy of the job description please click here For further information please get in touch with Robyn Buskin, Team Manager on 09 486 8900 x 2805.For more details on the recruitment process please call Abigail Sana Matic, Recruitment Consultant via emailWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.Closing Date: 13 January 2026Position Number: WDHB20810