Mental Health & Addictions Nurse
We serve the four Northern District Health Boards including all courts in the northern region and five prisons. We deliver a comprehensive range of Forensic Mental Health Services, including secure inpatient acute and rehabilitation services which connect to community rehabilitation services, services for offenders with an intellectual disability, culture specific programmes for Maori, court liaison and prison mental health services.
This includes a regional service to Northland Region Corrections Facility at Ngawha and Northland.Tane Whakapiripiri Unit is one of seven forensic mental health inpatient units that assesses, treats and assists in the rehabilitative recovery of people with mental illness or intellectual disability.
Tane Whakapiripiri Unit is a 12 bed mixed gender Forensic Inpatient Minimum Secure Kaupapa Maori Unit. Our Model of Care incorporates Te Tiriti o Waitangi Principles and built around Te Whare Tapa Wha (the four cornerstones of Maori health) incorporating Maori concepts and values that work alongside western approaches to psychiatric treatment.About the roleWe continue to develop the services for the future and are looking to recruit two Registered Mental Health Nurses into full FTE position.
In these roles, you will provide nursing care of the highest quality in accordance with the Nursing Council of New Zealand scope of practice (Registered Nurse) and the WDHB Professional Development and Recognition Plan – level 2, competent registered nurse.About youOn top of the skills listed about, you will need:NZ RN Annual Practicing Certificate With scope to work in a mental health setting and minimum Level 2 – competent healthcare portfolio2+ years of Mental Health Nursing experienceCurrent PDRPFull NZ driver’s licenceCultural competence with a commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi.Ability to be a positive role model to others with a good sense of humour and the ability to remain calm under pressure.You work within an ethical framework with strong boundaries.For a copy of the Job Description please click here To be considered for this position please apply directly online at: Health NZ careers quoting reference number WDHB18450For more information about our recruitment process, please contact Abigail Sana Matic, from the recruitment team for Mental Health Services via emailPosition number: WDHB18450Closing Date: 12 July 2025