Registered Nurse - Community Mental Health and Addictions -Hastings
Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital, Community Mental Health & Addictions (South) Hastings
- Permanent, Full-time 80 hour’s per fortnight (1FTE)
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
As a Registered Nurse within our Community Mental Health & Addictions team, you will provide holistic, client-centred care to support individuals and their whānau in their recovery journey. You’ll work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team setting, supporting service users through comprehensive assessment, planning, and implementation of individualised care plans. This role combines clinical expertise with community-based practice to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and equitable mental health services.
This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to transformative care and support mental wellbeing across the Hawke’s Bay community.
About the Team/Service/ Location
Our Community Mental Health & Addictions South team is passionate about delivering quality care and support in a multidisciplinary setting. We are a dedicated and experienced team committed to continuous improvement and supporting one another.
Hawke’s Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about. For more information on living and working in Hawke’s Bay click HERE
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a valid APC.
- A minimum of three years' recent experience in mental health nursing.
- A postgraduate qualification in Mental Health & Addictions (or working towards).
- Strong clinical assessment, care planning, and caseload management skills.
Desirable:
- Preceptorship or DAO experience.
- PDRP portfolio at Proficient level or above.
- A current full NZ 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 review the position profile, click HERE 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 Michelle Carr - Penny via email on Michelle.Carr-Penny@hbdhb.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.