Registered Nurse - Inpatient Mental Health Unit

Job Description

Registered Nurse - Inpatient Mental Health Unit Basedin Greymouth, West Coast Health NewZealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti oWaitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all NewZealanders. Are youpassionate about making a meaningful difference in mental health? We’re lookingfor a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse to join our dedicatedInpatient Mental Health team on the beautiful West Coast. As part ofour supportive and collaborative team, you’ll provide safe, effective, andculturally responsive mental health care for clients and their whānau -supporting their journey toward recovery and wellness in a rural setting thatallows you to make a real impact. About theRole As a MentalHealth Nurse within our inpatient team, you’ll work under a primary andassociate nursing model, undertaking comprehensive assessments, treatmentplanning, risk assessments, and delivering evidence-based interventions. You'llbe responsible for: Providingclient-centred, recovery-oriented care in line with the Mental Health(Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992. Conductingpsychiatric assessments, developing collaborative wellness and transitionplans, and offering brief interventions. Workingwith clients and their whānau to ensure culturally safe and responsivecare. Coordinatingwith multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity and quality of care. Supportingbest outcomes for Māori and Pacific peoples, aligned with the principlesof Te Tiriti o Waitangi. About You Currentregistration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand as a Registered Nurse(with mental health scope). CurrentAnnual Practising Certificate (APC). Commitmentto culturally safe and person-centred care. Abilityto assess, plan, implement, and evaluate client care within a mentalhealth framework. Strongdocumentation, communication, and interpersonal skills. Experiencewith talking therapies or brief interventions. Familiaritywith West Coast mental health services and community supports. Culturalcompetency training or willingness to undertake it. Workingtowards a Professional Development Recognition Programme (PDRP)portfolio. Workingfor Health New Zealand Health NewZealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for thepeople of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive sothat we are better positioned to understand and service our community . Wewelcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbowcommunities. Weparticularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled,and rainbow communities. Health NZWest Coast is situated on the West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island. It isunmatched for the scale, diversity, and accessibility of its naturalattractions, including rugged coastline, sandy beaches, rainforests, and someof the highest mountain peaks in the country. The region boasts robust tourismand primary production industries, which provide the backbone of the localeconomy. The town of Greymouth is central to Te Tai o Poutini West Coast and islocated alongside the historically rich and picturesque Grey river. Health NZWest Coast are proud of how we do things. We have a way of working that weconsider unique. It's about trying new things, listening to ideas from whereverthey come from and working together as one. We are passionate about attracting,recruiting, and retaining talented people – to become part of our team. Pleasenote, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with therecruitment process, before the closing date of this advert. #J-18808-Ljbffr