Emergency Mental Health RN — Immediate Care, Dynamic Team

New Zealand Government; Christchurch; Presencial; NZD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is recruiting an experienced Registered Nurse for Emergency Mental Health at Hillmorton Hospital, Christchurch. The role requires current APC and mental health scope, with a 0.94FTE, full-time permanent position.

You will deliver 24-hour assessments, crisis interventions and short-term intensive care within a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with service users, whānau and partner agencies to ensure safe, compassionate care.

Formación

• Registered nurse with current APC and mental health scope.
• Full New Zealand driver's license.
• Experience in mental health settings preferred; support and education will be provided for the right candidate.
• Skilled in risk assessment, crisis intervention and de-escalation.
• Able to remain calm, compassionate and solution focused under pressure.
• A strong communicator who thrives in a team but can also work autonomously.
• Knowledge of and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Willingness to undertake DAO training if not already trained.

Responsabilidades

• Provide timely mental health assessments, crisis interventions and short-term intensive treatment.
• Collaborate with service users, whānau/families, and partner agencies to ensure safe and effective care.
• Work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment where no two days are the same.

Conocimientos

Nursing registration with APC

Crisis communication

De-escalation skills

Educación

Nursing degree or diploma (RN)

Descripción del empleo

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is recruiting an experienced Registered Nurse for Emergency Mental Health at Hillmorton Hospital, Christchurch. The role requires current APC and mental health scope, with a 0.94FTE, full-time permanent position.

You will deliver 24-hour assessments, crisis interventions and short-term intensive care within a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with service users, whānau and partner agencies to ensure safe, compassionate care.