Registered Nurse Mental Health - Clinical Rehab

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 75,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

A health organization in New Zealand is seeking a Registered Nurse Mental Health for a permanent, full-time role based in Dunedin. The position focuses on supporting patients in their mental health recovery journey within a rehabilitation unit. The ideal candidate will hold registration with the Nursing Council of NZ, possess exceptional communication skills, and have experience working in mental health environments. Applications are welcomed from diverse communities. Salary range is $75,773 to $106,739 p.a. pro-rata, plus KiwiSaver.

Qualifications

• Must have registration with the Nursing Council of NZ and current APC for mental health practice.
• Exceptional communication skills and a positive, non-judgmental attitude are essential.
• Experience in adult mental health and rehabilitation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals on their mental health recovery journey.
• Provide rehabilitation/sub-acute care for adults with long-term mental illness.
• Work within a diverse team to enhance mental health services.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Non-judgmental manner

Positive attitude

Clinical skills in physical health and addictions

Experience in adult mental health

Education

Registration with the Nursing Council of NZ

Current APC with mental health scope

Job description

Registered Nurse Mental Health - Clinical Rehab

• Wakari Hospital
• Permanent, full-time role
• Salary band - $75,773 to $106,739 p.a. pro-rata and KiwiSaver

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

Ward 11 Rehabilitation/Transition Mental Health Unit is a 10‑bed ward supporting individuals on their mental health recovery journey. It provides a rehabilitation/sub‑acute setting for adults with long‑term mental illness and co‑existing conditions. Ward 11 is currently undergoing a period of change and exploring alternative environments.

About the Team/Service/Location

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern provides services to 350,000 people across diverse communities in the South Island. Our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region.

About you

Our ideal candidate will have:

• registration with the Nursing Council of NZ
• a current APC with a scope that allows you to practice in mental health
• exceptional communication skills with a non‑judgmental manner and a positive attitude
• additional clinical skills in the areas of physical health and addictions (a significant advantage)
• experience working within an adult mental health environment with rehabilitation experience an advantage

All employees of Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern working within Mental Health and Addiction Services are expected to demonstrate a commitment to "The Seven Real Skills" (Te Pou Workforce Development).

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 Friday, 16 January 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mikayla Hamilton [e-mail].

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.

Job details

• Job Reference: HNZN02735
• Location: South Island - Otago - Dunedin
• Job type: Permanent Full time
• Expertise: Clinical - Mental Health - Registered Mental Health Nurse