Community Mental Health Nurses - South Adult Community | Hillmorton

## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Hillmorton Hospital, Christchurch
• Permanent part time and fixed-term part-time 0.6FTE positions available
• Registered Community Mental Health Nurses
• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a cohesive Multi-Disciplinary Team
• Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in theprinciples of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health systemthat serves all New Zealanders.
• About the Role
• The South Adult Community Psychiatric Service is theCommunity Treatment Team for Tangata Whaiora living in the Southern area ofChristchurch. We offer a range of assessment, treatment and support services toindividuals currently struggling with moderate to severe and enduring mentalhealth conditions and who require specialist care.When you work within Speciality Mental Health Services - TeWhatu Ora - Waitaha, you are part of something very special. We deliver healthservices to the almost 600,000 New Zealanders that live in the Canterburyregion. Our primary goal is to put people at the heart of everything we do.Roles available :
• Permanent, part-time 0.6FTE position
• Fixed-term, part-time 0.6FTE position covering parental leave until 24th August 2026Please advise in your cover letter which role you are applying for.
• About you
• As a professional and highly motivated nurse who displays a positive attitude and enthusiasm for this area of work, you will enjoy being part of a committed and diverse multidisciplinary team. You will work in collaboration with a group of professionals that recognises the importance of providing quality care and services to their clients, supports and whanau.
• You will work within a multi-disciplinary team, and in collaboration with our Tangata Whaiora and their family / whanau, primary care, community supports and our inpatient teams.
• It is essential that you have the ability to think on your feet, triage and appropriately prioritise your Tangata Whaiora - s needs in a timely manner.
• You will hold a caseload of Tangata Whaiora who you will proactively engage with and support to engage with their treatment and other holistic supports. Highly developed risk assessment is important as is your ability to develop effective rapport with people who may be mentally unwell or distressed.
• Assessment, development of recovery plans and liaising with whanau and other carers, NGOs, police, probation and other services is all part of the Community Mental Health Nurse role.
• Must Hold a Full Driver - s Licence, current APC and have a Mental Health Nursing Scope of Practice.
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
• Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.
• Working at Health New Zealand
• HealthNew Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare forthe people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusiveso that we are better positioned to understand and service our community
• We welcomeapplications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbowcommunities.
• How to Apply
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• . - All applications must besubmitted through our online careers - portal by
• Sunday 5th October
• If you have any questions about the role, please contactNatalie Gaunt at
• We will review applications as received and may proceed with therecruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
• | Location : | Christchurch |

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