Registered Nurse - Whangai Aroha (Perinatal Mental Health / Eating Disorders)

Perinatal Mental Health & Eating Disorders

Fixed-term, part-time 0.8FTE position until 1st August

Essential : A current New Zealand APC and a mental health scope of practice

HealthNew Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti oWaitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders.

Through integrationand collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership,equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.

About the role

Based at Hillmorton Campus, Wh a nga i Aroha , comprising of Perinatal Mental Health Service and Eating Disorders Service , provides care for a South Island wide catchment.

Perinatal Mental Health Service (5.2 beds) provides specialist treatment for women who present with complex moderate to severe maternal mental illness who require admission with their baby.

Eating Disorders (7.8 beds) provides specialist inpatient care for people with an eating disorder, whereboth medical and psychological treatment is required.

This Specialty Service offers a fulfilling and dynamic environment and opportunities to further your nursing career.

Comprehensive treatment, multi-disciplinary functions across the inpatient and outpatient teams, and liaison with multiple agencies, are integral to service provision across the South Island.

About You

This is an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse with a current New Zealand APC and mental health experience or scope of practice to work in a specialist dynamic and varied inpatient setting.

You will be providing care, assessment and management of maternal mental health.

Working for Health New Zealand

HealthNew Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'.

We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa / New Zealand.

The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work.

It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do.

Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

How to Apply

To view the position description and / or apply for the role please click "apply now."

All applications must be submitted through our online career's portal before 11 : 59pm on

Thursday 11th November

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Natalie Gaunt at

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.

Closing Date

Thursday, 13 November

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