Registered Nurse - Specialist Mental Health Pool - Fixed Term

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Hillmorton Hospital, Christchurch

Fixed term, part-time 0.4FTE position covering parental leave until 8th August 2026

Must have scope to work in Mental Health

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is

firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to

serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're

building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability,

whanau-centred care, and excellence.

About the role

Our specialist Mental Health Services' permanent pool is looking for a Registered Nurse to cover a fixed term parental leave position until August 2026. Primarily based at Hillmorton Hospital, you will be providing cover across

inpatient services; including acute adult admitting units, high / complex needs

services, intellectual disabilities, forensics, specialty services, Mothers and

Babies, Eating Disorders, Alcohol and Drug, and child and youth services.

About You

This

position requires a background in mental health, working as a Registered

Nurse Nurse, and the ability to work both autonomously, and

alongside the multidisciplinary teams you will be working with. The opportunity

to cover in a variety of different settings across Specialist Mental Health

Services, means :

We are looking for Registered nurses with excellent communication and time management

skills who can work effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team.

As part of a progressive organisation that values

honesty, respect and integrity for every individual, this multi-varied

role presents you with the opportunity to work in dynamic and challenging

health environments.

You will need to be confident, resilient and have the

ability to build strong and successful relationships, with the patients

and their families / whanau as we have a strong emphasis of re-engagement

into the community.

Skills and experience

• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC and mental health scope;
• Previous Mental Health scope and experience is preferred;
• Nurses with the right skills and attitude who do not have mental health experience but have mental health scope, would be considered on a case by case basis;
• Excellent communication and time management skills;
• Confident and resilient;
• Strong focus on relationship-building;

Knowledge of and a commitment to Te Tiriti O Waitangi.

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

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.