Community Mental Health Nurse - Whangareiat Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau - - Whangarei
Working in the General Adult Community Mental Health and Addictions team Permanent full and part time roles based in Whangarei - total of 1.6FTE availableHealth 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 have an exciting opportunity for a skilled Registered Nurse with experience in Mental Health nursing to join our General Adult Community Mental Health team, based in Whangarei.About the Service/LocationThe Community Mental Health service provides community-based assessment and treatment services to patients, including those presenting with alcohol and drug issues, through both community follow-up and outpatient clinics.For more information on living and working in Northland click hereAbout youWorking with a passionate, multi-disciplinary team who place great value on putting people first, you will have the standard of clinical practice and expertise necessary to effectively provide for tāngata whaiora and whānau needs within the service here in Northland.Our ideal candidate will:Be a New Zealand registered nurse with a current practicing certificateHave experience in acute and community mental health nursing practicePossess a strong desire and ability to work as part of a positive and productive multi-disciplinary teamBe highly motivated and have excellent communication and computer skillsHold a full New Zealand driver's licenceHave the highest levels of personal integrity and ethical behaviourWorking 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 2 June 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Michelle Apetera, NL-Jobs@tewhatuora.govt.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.