Nurse Practitioner - Adult Mental Health Acute West

Job Description

Matanga Tapuhi Nurse Practitioner Community Mental Health Unit- Te Whatu Ora WaitematāPermanent Full-time position (80 hours per fortnight)Monday to FridayBased at Henderson About Us Te Whatu Ora Waitematā serves the communities of North and West Auckland and the Rodney District, a population of over 650,000. Dedicated to the delivery of public health care, Waitematā is committed to the best care for everyone - to the patient, their family/whanau, the community and iwi, and the healthcare workforce. Our community mental health team is seeking a Registered Nurse Practitioner with a scope in Mental Health to provide expert senior clinical nursing leadership in providing comprehensives assessment, diagnosis and management of mental health needs for tāngata whai i te ora engaged with Adult Community Mental Health Teams. About the role This full-time Nurse Practitioner / Mātanga Tapuhi role provides advanced clinical leadership within our Adult Community Mental Health Acute Team. Practising both autonomously and collaboratively, you will deliver expert assessment, diagnosis and management of adults with complex mental health needs in a community setting. Working as a senior clinician within the CMHT multidisciplinary team, you will provide recovery-focused, person-centred care, including prescribing and non-pharmacological interventions. You will hold a clinical caseload aligned to recovery priorities, supporting relapse prevention, crisis planning, and continuity of care, while contributing to safe transitions between community, acute and inpatient services when required. The role also includes mentoring and supporting staff, contributing to service development, and championing evidence-based, trauma-informed and culturally safe practice. A strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equity for Māori underpins all aspects of practice, working in partnership with tāngata whai i te ora and their whānau to support sustained recovery in the community. This role also provides significant leadership opportunities: mentoring colleagues, contributing to service development, and partnering with clinical leaders to influence innovation in mental health care. With a strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equity for Māori, you will help shape service delivery that honours partnership, protection and participation for tāngata whai i te ora and their whānau. About you To be considered for this position, the following will be required: Registered Nurse Practitioner as approved and endorsed by the Nursing Council of New Zealand, with scope to practice in mental health Contemporary mental health nursing experience with advanced clinical practice capability At least 7 years experience in mental health nursing Master of Nursing degree with prescribing practicum The successful applicant will demonstrate senior level clinical judgement and advanced practice confidence, along with calmness, resilience and a positive, solutions focussed can-do attitude. Position Number: WDHB21394 Closing Date: 15 October 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr