Enrolled Nurse - Medium Secure Forensic Intellectual Disability Wardat Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern - - Queenstown
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern Queenstown
Wakari HospitalPermanent, full
- time role availableSalary band $69,934 to $83,349 p.a and KiwiSaverHealth 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 enthusiastic Enrolled Nurse
- with mental health or intellectual disability nursing experience to join our supportive multidisciplinary team.Ward 10A is part of the Specialist Mental Health Services based at Wakari Hospital.
- a five bed Medium Secure Forensic ID Ward, Helensburgh Cottage
- a four-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit and the Community Liaison team.You will work alongside the multidisciplinary team comprising of:Registered NursesEnrolled NursesMental Health AssistantsOccupational TherapistsSocial WorkerPsychologistsPsychiatrists.Ward 10a is a medium secure five bed Forensic inpatient service for whaiora with an Intellectually Disability clients, aged 17 to 65 years, who are subject to the criminal justice system via the Intellectual Disability Compulsory Care and Rehabilitation Act 2003.This is an excellent opportunity to develop your clinical skills, working alongside whaioria in a complex environment to meet their identified needs in a multi-disciplinary setting.
- 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 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 an experienced Enrolled Nurse, you will have a range of skills and the ability to work effectively to a high standard within your scope of practice.To be successful in this role, you must have strong written and verbal communication skills, along with a passion for supporting people with an intellectual disability from admission to discharge.You must also be registered as an Enrolled Nurse with NCNZ (Enrolled Nurse Scope of Practice, NCNZ, 2010) and have a current Practicing Certificate.View position description.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 Thursday, 4 December 2025.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mikayla Hamilton mikayla.hamilton@tewhatuora.govt.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.We only accept online applications.
Please apply via our website.
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