Registered Nurse | Burwood Hospital
Christchurch - Burwood Health Campus - Older Persons Mental Health
- 1x Fixed term 0.94 FTE (4 on 2 off roster pattern) until July 2027
- A current Annual Practising Certificate from Nursing Council of New Zealand.
- Specialising in the assessment and treatment of patients with dementia or delirium.
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
Ward BG (Older Person Mental Health), is a 20-bed assessment, treatment and rehabilitation ward with an organic psychiatric focus. The team provides comprehensive assessment of the mental and physical health of older people, whilst aiming to optimise the patient's level of functioning, offering specialist treatment, care, support and education.
An opportunity has become available for a Registered Nurse to join the team at the Burwood Hospital. A rewarding role, working with consumers experiencing progressive dementia, acute delirium, as well as depression, anxiety, paranoia and general behavioural problems associated with altered cognition.
About you
Skills and experience
To be successful in this role you will:
- Have 2 - 4 years' experience as a registered nurse preferably in Specialist Mental Health Services
- Hold registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand, with mental health scope and current APC
- Be a confident practitioner with good patient assessment skills
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage a wide variety of people
- Experience working in Mental Health
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 Maori, 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 24th April 2026 . If you have any questions about the role, please contact Recruitment Partner Lisa Gray on Lisa.Gray2@tewhatuora.govt.nz
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.