Clinical Nurse Co-ordinator - Awhi Maiat Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waikato -
About the RoleWe have an exciting opportunity for a mental health nurse wishing to advance their career within Mental Health and Addictions Service.The clinical nurse coordinator will work in close collaboration with Awhi Mai and Adult Mental Health Services.
Awhi Mai is a joint Kaupapa Maori service initiative between Te Awhi Whanau Charitable Trust and Adult Mental Health & Addictions Service, Waikato DHB. Maori and non-Maori can be referred.The service is designed to provide care for Tu Whanau (tangata whaiora / service users) as an acute alternative to the Henry Rongomau Bennett Centre (HRBC) inpatient unit or Tu whanau from the community.As the clinical nurse coordinator you will assess all referrals for suitability to be admitted to Awhi Mai and liaise with the rest of the clinical team and the team at Awhi Mai.
You are required to also monitor and manage Tu Whanau mental status and liaise with whanau, and other outside agencies.This role enables you to work across a variety of settings and great autotomy.Responsibilities of the role:Assess, maintain and manage clinical risk.Build relationships with tāngata whaiora, whanau and support agencies.Conduct thorough assessments of tāngata whaiora health status and develop appropriate care plans in partnership with them.Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for tāngata whaiora.Commit to the MDT approach with a focus on excellent service delivery.
Click here to view the position description. About the TeamOur small team of clinicians made up of a Doctor, Nurse and Occupational therapist provide expert assessments and ongoing treatment with Tanagata whaiora with major mental illness. We work closely with the tanagata whaiora, their whanau and also with te awhi whanau charitable trust to ensure the best outcomes for our tangata whaiora.About HamiltonHamilton, where Waikato Hospital is situated, is a vibrant city nestled alongside the scenic Waikato River, offering a perfect mix of nature and culture. Explore the stunning Hamilton Gardens, home to themed gardens from Italy to Asia, or visit the Waikato Museum to delve into the region's rich history.
The city also boasts the Hamilton Zoo, where you can walk through an aviary filled with native birds. Hamilton is a lively hub, with a variety of cafes, restaurants, and bars, along with events like rugby, cricket, and the famous National Agricultural Fieldays and Balloons over Waikato festival.
With its vibrant atmosphere and proximity to outdoor adventures, Hamilton is an ideal place to live and work.For more information on living and working in Waikato click here About youCompetency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.Experience in upholding Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.Registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and current APC with scope to work in mental health.Experience working in New Zealand in a mental health.A current full drivers licence. Working 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 online or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59 pm on 11 March 2026.If you have any questions about the role, please contact Dustin Wells at Dustin.Wells@waikatodhb.health.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.