RN and EN role Nelson Permanent

• Registered Nurse – Inpatient Mental Health Unit Nelson Hospital
• Permanent 0.75 FTE position working 60 hours a fortnight rotating roster Sunday to Monday.
• Great team that strives for a positive work environment with balanced and safe workloads.
• By joining our team, you'll have access to mandatory training, a collaborative work environment, and the chance to work on innovative projects that drive meaningful change.

• Engage in continuous learning opportunities. Work alongside a diverse team of talented individuals, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and shared success. Benefit from part-time hours; you maintain a healthy balance between professional and personal commitments.
• 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

We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Registered Nurse who would like to join our multi-disciplinary inpatient mental health team on a temporary basis. 

 Our service provides inpatient care for acute through to rehabilitation.

About the Team/Location

We’re a great team passionate about mental health and delivering a high standard of care.

We offer a great team environment and are supportive of professional development and we strive to create a positive work environment with balanced and safe workloads. We do great work and we need a great team to help us deliver.

About you

• You are a NZ Registered Nurse with the confidence to work autonomously and the resilience to manage a busy workload.
• You are culturally aware and keen to reduce the barriers that make accessing services difficult for our Maori clients. 
• You are driven to work in a pro-active manner and embrace change and development.
• 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.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills
• Willingness to work across the Mental Health Inpatient Continuum

 Knowledge of:

• Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act, 1992
• PPPR Act - Welfare Guardian
• Sensory Modulation Principles in Mental Health
• Mental status examinations and risk assessments.

 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 Māori, 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 7th April 2025. If you have any general questions please contact the nursing recruiter on Lee.Packer@tewhatuora.govt.nz or for more role specific questions please contact Nikita Fleming on Nikita.Fleming@nmdhb.govt.nz.

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