Registered Nurse – Intramuscular Injection Clinic

Canterbury District Health Board; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Canterbury District Health Board is seeking two Registered Nurses for a 1.0FTE IMI Clinic Team, delivering long-acting injectable antipsychotic medications in community settings including Hillmorton and outreach sites. The roles are full‑time, Monday to Friday, with opportunities to build therapeutic relationships and support recovery in a multidisciplinary context.

Ideal candidates will hold NZ Nursing Council registration with Mental Health scope, have community mental health experience, and

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with Mental Health Scope.
• Experience in community mental health settings.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong clinical assessment and risk management capability.
• Commitment to culturally safe practice and Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles.

Responsibilities

• Therapeutic engagement and building strong relationships with consumers.
• Administering medications and monitoring effects.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.
• Educating consumers about medications and self-management.
• Support for recovery goals and safe service transitions.

Skills

Mental Health

Community health

Communication

Risk assessment

Job description

Canterbury District Health Board is seeking two Registered Nurses for a 1.0FTE IMI Clinic Team, delivering long-acting injectable antipsychotic medications in community settings including Hillmorton and outreach sites. The roles are full‑time, Monday to Friday, with opportunities to build therapeutic relationships and support recovery in a multidisciplinary context.

Ideal candidates will hold NZ Nursing Council registration with Mental Health scope, have community mental health experience, and