Registered Nurse - Whakatane Adult Inpatient

Health New Zealand | Bay of Plenty; Whakatāne; Hybrid; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in New Zealand is seeking a passionate Registered Nurse for their Mental Health and Addiction Services. This casual role in Whakatāne involves completing mental state assessments and supporting recovery in acute mental health settings. Ideal candidates will have at least one year of experience and strong communication skills. Open to diverse applicants.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with experience in a mental health setting.
• Minimum of 1 year working with adults experiencing psychological distress.
• Experience in an acute mental health unit.

Responsibilities

• Complete mental state assessments.
• Engage therapeutically to promote recovery.
• Support medication and physical health management.

Skills

Mental health nursing

Therapeutic engagement

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse - Te Toki Maurere

Whakatāne Adult Inpatient Service

Mental Health and Addiction Services

Employment Type: Casual

The opportunity

Are you interested in working with adults experiencing psychological distress – making a difference in their lives and future wellbeing? We are looking for an experienced Registered Nurse who has a passion for mental health nursing and supporting clients through their recovery process.

Key Aspects Of The Role

• Completing mental state assessments
• Therapeutic engagement to promote recovery
• Supporting medication and physical health management

The Adult Mental Health Inpatient Unit consists of 18 Registered Nurses, seven Health Care Assistants, one Occupational Therapy Assistant and one TPK Māori Mental Health Worker.

Working in the Inpatient Team, you will be part of our multidisciplinary team, committed to delivering high quality care to our consumer group and be part of continuous improvement.

This is a casual vacancy, with no set hours or days. Shifts available will be ‘as and when required’.

About You

The preferred candidate would be passionate and committed to providing Tangata Whai Ora focused care. The ability to work as an effective team member and demonstrate strong communication is essential to this position.

To be successful in this role you will be a Registered Nurse who has experience and skills working in a mental health setting.

Our Successful Candidate Will

• Have a minimum of 1 years' experience of working with this client group
• Be experienced in working in an acute mental health unit
• Preferably have a post graduate qualification
• Strong interprofessional communication and collaboration skills
• Be available for shift work

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.

How To Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by Sunday 12th October. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Katrina Hughes, [e-mail]

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.