Registered Nurse-Recovery West Comm. Mental Health

Marketplace; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitematā is seeking a Registered Mental Health Nurse for the Recovery Team in the Auckland region. The role is permanent full-time, based in Henderson, working in an acute community setting as part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team.

The successful applicant will have MH nursing experience, NZ registration (competent), a Postgraduate Certificate in Mental Health, and an APC with a full driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with NZ registration (competent).
• Postgraduate Certificate in Mental Health for this role.
• Current APC and full driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Be part of the Recovery Team delivering care to clients in an acute community setting.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team to provide evidence-based mental health care.
• Demonstrate therapeutic interventions with tangata whai ora and whānau, with a focus on equity and accessibility.

Skills

Mental health nursing

NZ registration

Postgraduate certificate in MH

APC current

Driver's license

Competent Healthcare portfolio

Education

Postgraduate Certificate in Mental Health

NZ registered nurse (competent)

Job description

# Registered Nurse-Recovery West Comm. Mental Health at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitematā, Auckland## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role**Registered Nurse (Recovery Team) - West Community Mental Health Services*** **2x Permanent, full-time role*** **Monday to Friday*** **Based in Henderson**Te Whatu Ora Waitemata serves the communities of North and West Auckland and the Rodney District which is dedicated to the delivery of public health care. We are committed to the best care for everyone - to the patient, their family/whanau, the community and iwi, and the healthcare workforce.We are looking for a Registered Mental Health Nurse to be a part of our Recovery Team and to work with clients in an acute community setting. The successful applicant will work in an acute component of our Community team.**Essential*** Experience in Adult Mental Health Nursing* NZ registration (comp), with a Post Graduate Certificate in Mental Health* Current APC* Full Drivers License* Achieved RN level 2 - Competent Healthcare portfolio**Skills*** Hold an understanding of the sociocultural determinants that impact health service delivery, particularly in relation to the provision of equitable and accessible service.* Understanding of informed consent, consumer rights and related issues.* Sound assessment, history taking, diagnostic reasoning and pharmacology knowledge.* Proven skills and expertise in utilising therapeutic interventions with tangata whai i te ora and their whānau.* Experienced and skilful in establishing and maintaining professional, collaborative relationships.* Applies contemporary evidence to practice.* Demonstrated ability to share clinical knowledge creatively and effectively.* Ability to work independently and as a collaborative team member.This is an opportunity to be part of our acute community services, which aims to provide a number of options for supporting service users who are acutely unwell. You would be part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team.To view the job description, please click here For further information regarding this position, please contact Janette Auld, Team Manager at 021 547 846For recruitment enquiries please contact Abigail Sana Matic - Recruitment Consultant via email*We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the end date of this advert.***Job Number: WDHB22082**## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitematā || Location: | Auckland || Position type: | Permanent Full time || Category: | Health || Date listed: | 11-Nov-2026 || Salary range: | N/A || Closing date: | 25-Nov-2026 || Reference: | WDHB22082 || Attachment: | No File Attached || File links: | || Website: | https://www.waitematadhb.govt.nz/ |