Mental Health & Addictions Nurse - Thames
Health 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 a Registered Nurse or Midwife to join our multi-disciplinary Perinatal Mental Health team where you will be able to grow professionally in a supportive and collaborative environment.Key responsibilities:Deliver core clinical activities such as a mental health assessment, including risk to self or infant; treatment planning and the development of recovery-orientated interventions that are culturally relevant to our service users and their families/ whanau.Provide whanau inclusive care.Work in collaboration with other members of the specialist team and professionals from other health and social care backgrounds to ensure that service users receive seamless, high quality perinatal mental health care.
To view the position description for Registered Nurse click here or for Registered Midwife click here. About the TeamBased in Hamilton, our multi-disciplinary team provide a community-based secondary mental health service across the Waikato to birthing parents who experience moderate to severe mental health-related issues during pregnancy and the post-partum period.As a service, we recognise the importance of the wider whanau system in effecting long-term sustainable wellbeing outcomes. About Hamilton Hamilton, where Waikato Hospital is situated, is a vibrant city nestled alongside the scenic Waikato River, offering a perfect mix of nature and culture.
Explore the stunning Hamilton Gardens, home to themed gardens from Italy to Asia, or visit the Waikato Museum to delve into the region's rich history. The city also boasts the Hamilton Zoo, where you can walk through an aviary filled with native birds.
Hamilton is a lively hub, with a variety of cafes, restaurants, and bars, along with events like rugby, cricket, and the famous National Agricultural Fieldays and Balloons over Waikato festival. With its vibrant atmosphere and proximity to outdoor adventures, Hamilton is an ideal place to live and work.For more information on living and working in Waikato click here About youThe ideal candidate have the ability to work with tangagta whaiora who experienced mental health challenges, have an understanding of issues related to the perinatal period including mother - infant relationship, attachment issues and in working therapeutically with service users and their whānau.Be a member of a registered professional body with NZ recognised health credentials.Be able to identify common acute mental health presentations including mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, adjustment and related issues.Can work collaboratively with tangata whaiora, have the ability to build strong therapeutic relationships, and support tangata whaiora and their whanau to manage their mental health.Work alongside other health care teams and services in the community and hospital to support continuity of care for women.
Offer direct care, co-work and consultation / liaison.A current full driver’s license as the work may include home visiting or clinics across the area. 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 online” or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 11:59 pm on 30 September 2025.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Heidi Steyn on +64 8 839 8886.We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert. Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.