Registered Nurse - Inpatient Mental Health Unitat Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern -
Registered Nurses
- Inpatient Mental Health UnitSouthland Hospital, Permanent Part Time RolesSalary Band
- Step 2 - $81,683 to Step 7
- $106,739 pa pro-rata + kiwi-saver + free carparking 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 RoleOur Inpatient Mental Health Unit is a 16-bed purpose-built facility that supports people from across Southland requiring acute mental health care and treatment.
- Te Whatu Ora
- Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities.
We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region.
We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.About youAs a Mental Health Inpatient Acute Nurse, you will deliver high-quality, patient-centred care to individuals experiencing acute mental health needs.
You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support recovery, promote safety, and uphold dignity and respect at every stage of care.NZ Registered Nurse with a current practicing certificateExperience in mental health nursing (acute setting preferred, but not essential)Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal abilitiesA calm, adaptable approach in high-pressure situationsCommitment to recovery-oriented and culturally safe practiceWorking at Health New ZealandHealth 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 ApplyTo apply please click apply now.
All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Steph Keene stephanie.keene@tewhatuora.govt.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.