Registered Nurse - Community Mental Health and Addiction Services (Rural) at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Whanganui -

apartmentHealth New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Whanganui placeWanganui calendar_month26/03/2026

CMHAS Mental Health Professional (Registered Nurse)

Whanganui District Health Board32 hours per weekPermanentAffordable livingFriendly teamHealth 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 RoleWe are looking for an experienced registered clinician to work in a fulltime position within our rural community mental health and addiction team.

The successful applicant must have experience in mental health and/or addictions; have a range of case management, clinical assessment and treatment intervention knowledge and skills to support people to achieve positive health and wellbeing outcomes in their recovery.About the Team/Service/ LocationCommunity Mental Health and Addiction Services is seeking a registered health professional with mental health and/or addiction experience to be part of our team delivering high quality responsive services for Community Mental Health and Addiction Services (CMHAS).For more information on living and working in Whanganui District Health Board click Whanganui

HomeAbout youThis position requires you to have several essential skills and knowledge requirements beyond the normal relevant tertiary qualification, NZ registration with a professional body and current Annual Practicing Certificate.

Requirements for this position are:The ability to demonstrate high levels of clinical knowledge in mental health disorders, psychiatric and addiction medications, and the management of risk.Practice based therapeutic modes of intervention in a person centred, family friendly, recovery model.Three years minimum experience working with case load management, identifying co-existing problems and delivering clinical and psychosocial case in a variety of community settings and proven practical experience as a registered health professional in mental health and addiction clinical settings, adult addiction and co-existing problems in mental health is preferred.High levels of communication, customer relations and managing diversity skills, empathy and bi-cultural sensitivity.Competent computer skills in Microsoft word and ability to learn computer software packages quickly, a police clearance and current clean driver's license are also required.Have a compassionate and enthusiastic understanding for mental health well-being and ability to deliver interventions that is reflective of Health New Zealand/Te Whatu Ora

Whanganui He Hapori Ora
Thriving Communities strategic direction 2020-2023.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 now.
All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by the close date.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact jobs@wdhb.org.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

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