We are seeking motivated and dynamic Registered & Enrolled Nurses to
work in our Adult Community Mental Health teams.
Christchurch
full-time positions available
Health Nurses
autonomously and as part of a cohesive Multi-Disciplinary Team
development, continuing education and career progression pathways
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
Our Adult Community Mental Health services consist of four city-based
teams offering assessment and treatment for adults aged between
with significant and enduring mental illness.
In this role you will provide evidence-based nursing care in the
community setting, working closely with service users, whanau, and wider health
sector providers with a strong focus on supporting service users back to
Primary Care following specialist input.
You will be part of a dedicated
multidisciplinary team that includes psychiatrists, psychologists, occupational
therapists, social workers, peer support workers, Pukenga Atawhai and other
nursing colleagues.
The role offers a dynamic mix of clinical autonomy, community outreach
and team collaboration.
Your daily work will include conducting mental health
assessments, developing and implementing treatment plans and coordinating care
to ensure safety, stability and progress towards recovery.
You will support
service users in their homes, in community settings and within primary care
partnerships, maintaining strong therapeutic relationships built on trust,
empathy and respect.
We have multiple permanent full-time and part-time positions available, along with fixed term full-time and part-time opportunities covering parental leave and internal secondments.
If you have a
particular preference for a specific community team or desired FTE you would like to work, please clearly indicate
this in your cover letter.
For
more information on living and working in Christchurch please click here.
About you :
current Annual Practicing Certificate and scope of practice in mental
health nursing
license and ability to travel for community visits
triage and prioritise tangata whaiora needs in a timely manner
manage a caseload of varying mental health presentations and provide
assessment, treatment and review
excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in collaboration with a
diverse multidisciplinary team
clinical formulation and risk assessment alongside ability to develop
rapport with highly distressed individuals
safe practice, recovery-oriented care, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles
experience in a mental health setting is preferable however not essential
normal office hours Monday to Friday
Working at Health New Zealand
Health 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 Apply
To apply please click 'apply now.'
All
applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Friday 5th December.
If you have any
questions about the role, please contact Natalie Gaunt on
for a particular team or FTE
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.
Registered Nurse • Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand