Mental Health & Addictions Nurse
The maternal mental health team is looking for you to join our specialist team clinician.About the RoleThe Maternal Mental Health Service provides a comprehensive specialist multi-disciplinary mental health service to pregnant and post-partum women who experience moderate to severe mental health-related issues during this period.
Our community-based service has a well-developed continuum of care, offering a range of treatment options that include home visits, a purpose-built mother and baby respite unit, plus access to a regional mother and baby inpatient unit should the need arise.For a copy of the position description, please click here.About YouWe are seeking an experienced registered nurse with a good understanding of adult mental health needs who has an interest in the complexity of the perinatal period including the mother-baby relationship.
Good assessment skills and engagement skills are a key requirement. You will have excellent communication skills for consultation, networking, and liaison and will perform well under pressure.EssentialRegistered Nurse with current New Zealand registration and annual practising certificate:With scope to work in a mental health setting and minimum Level 2 – competent healthcare portfolioFull NZ driver's licence2 or more years experience in Mental Health nursingContemporary clinical practice in a mental health settingUnderstanding of mental health perinatal issuesKnowledge of infant developmentWhat we offerWorking for a regional service in the country’s largest healthcare provider provides more opportunities for professional development10 days of sick leave and 4 weeks of annual leaveCompetitive salary and paid professional registration as per our collective agreementRegular supervision, support, and trainingFor other employee benefits, please click hereOur ValuesAt Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waitematā we are driven by our values “everyone matters,” “with compassion,” “connected” and “better, best, brilliant.” We are committed to living up to these values to give you the right balance of autonomy, support, development, encouragement and aroha.How to ApplyPlease apply by visiting our website at Health NZ careers quoting reference number WDHB20185For more information about this position, please contact Gill Graham, Team Manager at (021) 941-246.For more information about our recruitment process, please e-mail Abigail Sana Matic, Recruitment Consultant via emailPosition number: WDHB20185Closing date: 29 August 2025