Registered Nurse - Inpatient Unit

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; Whangarei; Presencial; NZD 70 000 - 95 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Mental Health and Addictions Services in Whangārei. You will provide high-quality nursing care across the Inpatient and Sub-Acute units, conducting assessments, developing and implementing care plans, administering treatments, and supporting service users and their whānau throughout recovery.

You will work within a dedicated multidisciplinary team, delivering person-centred, culturally responsive care and engaging in

Qualificações

• New Zealand registered nurse with a current practising certificate.
• Experience in a mental health setting and commitment to recovery-focused care.
• Strong communication, therapeutic engagement, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and build relationships with service users and whānau.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, culturally safe practice, and ongoing professional development.

Responsabilidades

• Provide high-quality nursing care across inpatient mental health units and the sub-acute unit.
• Undertake comprehensive mental health assessments and develop care plans.
• Administer treatments and support service users and their whānau throughout recovery.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary treatment planning and quality improvement initiatives.

Conhecimentos

Communication skills

Therapeutic engagement

Conflict resolution

Collaboration

Cultural safety / Te Tiriti

Professional development

Formação académica

NZRN with practicing certificate

Descrição da oferta de emprego

• Permanent full-time role working in Tumanako Inpatient unit and He Manu Pae Sub-Acute unit on the Whangārei Hospital campsu
• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of people experiencing mental health challenges by providing compassionate, recovery-focused care in a supportive inpatient environment
• Join a dedicated multidisciplinary team where professional development, clinical excellence, and culturally safe practice are at the heart of everything we do

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, you will be an integral member of our Mental Health and Addictions Services team, providing high-quality nursing care across the Inpatient unit and Sub-Acute unit. Youll work alongside a skilled multidisciplinary team to undertake comprehensive mental health assessments, develop and implement care plans, administer treatments, and support service users and their whānau throughout their recovery journey.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and rewarding environment where no two days are the same. Youll build strong therapeutic relationships, contribute to multidisciplinary treatment planning, and play a vital role in delivering person-centred, culturally responsive care. Whether you are consolidating your mental health nursing experience or looking to further develop your specialist skills, youll be supported through ongoing professional development, clinical supervision, and participation in quality improvement initiatives.

Tumanako is a 29-bed purpose-built inpatient mental health unit that provides care and support for adults aged 18 years and over from across Te Tai Tokerau. Our multidisciplinary team works closely together to create a supportive, recovery-focused environment that promotes the wellbeing, independence and recovery of our tāngata whaiora. We are committed to delivering high-quality, recovery-oriented care that promotes wellbeing, dignity, and positive outcomes for our service users.

Based in Whangārei, youll enjoy the benefits of living and working in Northland, with its stunning coastlines, outdoor lifestyle, and strong sense of community.

For more information on living and working in Northland click here

About you

As a Registered Nurse, you will be passionate about mental health nursing and committed to supporting people at all stages of their recovery journey.

• New Zealand registered nurse with a current practising certificate
• Experience working within a mental health setting and a commitment to delivery recovery-focused care
• Strong communication, therapeutic engagement, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and build effective relationships with service users and whānau
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, culturally safe practice, and continuous professional development

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.

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: WHA01561

Location:

North Island - Northland - Whangarei

Job type:

Job type: Permanent Full time

Expertise:

Clinical - Mental Health - Registered Mental Health Nurse