## Mo tenei turanga mahi | About this role
- Dunedin Hospital
- Permanent, part-time role (0.9 FTE, 36 hours per week), Monday to Friday
- Salary between $75,773 and $106,739 per annum pro-rata
- 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 role
- This community-based role will see you working Monday to Friday providing care for people over 65 years of age who are experiencing mental illness.
- In this role, you will :
- embrace case management by providing group and individual work with clients
- create positive impacts with older people in a mental health environment
- collaborate with Community Psychiatric Nurses and Nurse Practitioners who also support Older Persons' Mental Health Services in the community
- develop positive relationships
- contribute to improving patient lives.
- About the Team / Service / Location
- Health New Zealand - 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 take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region.
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 youOur ideal candidate will :be a Registered Nurse with a current New Zealand Annual Practicing Certificatehave amental health scope of practice to allow for working within this sector - more information can be foundhave previous mental health experiencebe warm, empathetic, responsive and highly attuned to the emotions, needs and motivations of older peopleHold a valid, full New Zealand driver's licence.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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to applyTo apply please click 'apply now'.All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Tuesday, 7 October 2025.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mikayla Hamilton
will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertWe only accept online applications.Please apply via our| Location : | Otago |
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