Community Mental Health Nurse, Whangarei

  • Northland
  • Full time
  • Healthcare
  • Posted 3 days ago

Job Description

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

  • Join our Intensive Community Treatment team based in Whangārei
  • Permanent, full-time role working 40 hours per week
  • Be part of a close-knit, supportive team!

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 experienced and motivated Community Mental Health Nurse to join our Intensive Community Treatment (ICT) team, based in Whangārei. This is a permanent, full-time role working 40 hours per week.

About the Team/Service/Location

The Intensive Community Treatment (ICT) team provides assertive community outreach to clients identified as at high risk. The majority of clients were previously high users of adult mental health services.

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About you

  • New Zealand registered nurse with a current practicing certificate
  • Experience in acute and community mental health nursing practice is essential
  • Knowledge and/or experience working with people who have coexisting mental health and substance use problems
  • Current, full New Zealand driver's licence

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 8 June 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Michelle Apetera, NL-Jobs@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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