Registered Nurse - North Community Mental Health Team
Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Dunedin Hospital
- Permanent, full-time
- Salary between $81,683 - $106,739 per annum
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
An exciting permanent opportunity has arisen for a talented Registered Nurse working for the North Community Mental Health Team. You will need experience working with patients with serious mental illness in a community or inpatient setting. Within this position you will work within an MDT as a key worker, assessing, maintaining and managing clinical risk, working alongside the client and their whanau focusing on optimum care and resilience.
North Community Mental Health Team provide assessment, support and treatment for people experiencing moderate to severe mental illness. The geographic area serviced by the Team includes Mosgiel, Middlemarch, Palmerston and Dunedin city from the Octagon northwards.
About the Team/Service/Location
Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.
About you
If now is the time for a change of direction in your career and you think you have the experience and skills then apply now to seize this opportunity. To be successful in this role you will have relevant community and / or recent acute inpatient experience and the ability to meet the demands of a busy workload to a high standard.
To be eligible to apply you must be registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and have a current and valid APC, a scope that allows you practice in mental health and a clean driver licence.
There is a degree of autonomously with this role so you will need a strong sense of 'self', a positive 'can do' attitude and a commitment to working cohesively and collaboratively in a large dynamic multidisciplinary team.
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 Wednesday, 21 May 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mikayla Hamilton mikayla.hamilton@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website