Registered Nurse Wahi Oranga Mental Health Inpatient Unit Nelson

Nelson Marlborough Health; Nelson; Sur place; NZD 55 000 - 77 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora invites a Registered Nurse to join the Mental Health Inpatient Unit at Nelson Hospital on a casual basis. The role supports inpatient care from acute to rehabilitation within a supportive team dedicated to positive, safe workloads.

The successful candidate will be NZ Registered and able to work autonomously, with a proactive approach and strong interpersonal skills to engage across the Mental Health Inpatient Continuum.

Qualifications

• NZ Registered Nurse with current practising certificate.
• Able to work autonomously in a busy inpatient setting.
• Culturally aware and committed to reducing barriers for Maori clients.
• Pro‑active, adaptable, and willing to engage in change and development.
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaboration across disciplines.

Responsabilités

• Provide inpatient mental health care from acute to rehabilitation within the team.
• Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary mental health unit to deliver high‑quality care.
• Maintain patient safety and balance workloads in a fast‑paced environment.

Description du poste

• Registered Nurse – Wāhi Oranga – Mental Health Inpatient Unit - Nelson Hospital
• Casual position working Monday to Sunday, available for all shifts
• Great team that strives for a positive work environment with balanced and safe workloads.

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

We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Registered Nurse who would like to join our multi-disciplinary inpatient mental health team on a temporary basis.

Our service provides inpatient care for acute through to rehabilitation.

We’re a great team passionate about mental health and delivering a high standard of care.

We offer a great team environment and are supportive of professional development and we strive to create a positive work environment with balanced and safe workloads. We do great work and we need a great team to help us deliver.

About you

• You are a NZ Registered Nurse with the confidence to work autonomously and the resilience to manage a busy workload.
• You are culturally aware and keen to reduce the barriers that make accessing services difficult for our Maori clients.
• You are driven to work in a pro-active manner and embrace change and development.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills
• Willingness to work across the Mental Health Inpatient Continuum

Knowledge of:

• Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act, 1992
• PPPR Act - Welfare Guardian
• Sensory Modulation Principles in Mental Health
• Mental status examinations and risk assessments.

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.