Registered Nurses - Adult Acute Inpatient Facility

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora; Hamilton; Sur place; NZD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join our brand new acute adult mental health facility in Hamilton. You'll work in rostered shifts across inpatient wards, delivering high-quality, culturally responsive care to taangata whaiora and whaanau.

We require current Nursing Council registration and APC, NZ work experience in mental health, and flexibility to rotate across evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Registration with Nursing Council of New Zealand and current APC.
• Experience working in New Zealand in a mental health environment.
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Competency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or commitment to starting your learning journey.

Responsabilités

• Assess, maintain and manage clinical risk.
• Build relationships with taangata whaiora, whānau and support agencies.
• Conduct thorough assessments of tāngata whaiora health status and develop care plans in partnership with them.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure the best outcomes.
• Commit to the MDT approach with a focus on excellent service delivery.

Connaissances

Mental health nursing

Clinical risk assessment

Cultural responsiveness

Formation

Nursing Council of NZ registration

APC (Annual Practising Certificate)

PG certificate in mental health

Description du poste

Registered Nurses - Adult Acute Inpatient Facility

• Acute mental health wards - Henry Rongomau Bennett Centre (HRBC)- soon to be relocating to a new purpose built, contemporary facility
• Full and part time positions - rostered shift work

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 seeking experienced mental health Registered Nurses| Tapuhi Whai Rēhitatanga to join our progressive recovery focused teams in our brand new state of the art acute adult mental health facility.

There are also limited roles available in our forensic wards which will continue to be located in the Henry Rongomau Bennett Centre.

Maaori are significantly represented across our services, which is why we are moving towards becoming a culturally led, clinically underpinned service. Delivering excellent care in a culturally responsive manner, to support the best outcomes for Maaori is fundamental to our mahi.

Responsibilities of the role:

• Assess, maintain and manage clinical risk.
• Build relationships with taangata whaiora , whaanau and support agencies.
• Conduct thorough assessments of tāngata whaiora health status and develop appropriate care plans in partnership with them.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for taangata
• Commit to the MDT approach with a focus on excellent service delivery.

About the Service

Our new facility consists of two large units, each with their own high dependency areas.

Whilst this investment introduces a contemporary purpose-built facility, its true significance lies in the opportunity to redefine how care is experienced by taangata whaiora, their whaanau and loved ones.

Both units have their own multidisciplinary team which include nurses, mental health assistants, doctors, psychologists, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, Takawaenga, and activities facilitators.

About Hamilton

Hamilton, where Waikato Hospital is situated, is a vibrant city nestled alongside the scenic Waikato River, offering a perfect mix of nature and culture. Explore the stunning Hamilton Gardens, home to themed gardens from Italy to Asia, or visit the Waikato Museum to delve into the region's rich history. The city also boasts the Hamilton Zoo, where you can walk through an aviary filled with native birds. Hamilton is a lively hub, with a variety of cafes, restaurants, and bars, along with events like rugby, cricket, and the famous National Agricultural Fieldays and Balloons over Waikato festival. With its vibrant atmosphere and proximity to outdoor adventures, Hamilton is an ideal place to live and work.

About you

• Competency with te ao Maaori, tikanga, and te reo Maaori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.
• Scope to work in mental health.
• PG certificate with a focus on mental health.
• Registration with Nursing Council of New Zealand and current APC.
• Experience working in New Zealand in a mental health environment.
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

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.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59 pm on 29 November 2026.

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

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: WAI32447

Location:

North Island - Waikato - Hamilton

Job type:

Job type: Permanent Full time

Expertise:

Clinical - Mental Health - Registered Mental Health Nurse