Registered Nurses - Intramuscular Injection Medication Clinic

New Zealand Government; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Intramuscular Medication Clinic Team, delivering high-quality care to tangata whaiora receiving long-acting injectable antipsychotics in the community. The role offers work across Hillmorton, outreach clinics, and community homes, with a focus on strong therapeutic relationships and person-centred care.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams across Specialist Mental Health Services to support recovery, safety, and

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with Mental Health Scope.
• Experience in community mental health settings.
• Understanding of the Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act (RN).

Responsibilities

• Therapeutic engagement and relationship building.
• Medication administration and monitoring of responses.
• Metabolic monitoring and wellbeing reviews.
• Provide education on medications and side effects.
• Support recovery goals and discharge planning with MDT.
• Participate in transitions and safety processes under ACT.
• Recordkeeping and documentation per legislative requirements.
• Ongoing consumer support in long-term care.

Skills

Mental health care

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Autonomous practice

Team collaboration

Cultural safety

Education

Nursing Council NZ registration

Job description

Registered Nurse 1.0FTE Position

We are seeking a Registered Nurse to join our newly developed Intramuscular Medication (IMI) Clinic Team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a specialised service delivering high'quality care to tangata whaiora receiving long'acting injectable antipsychotic medications in the community. We are looking for a motivated, adaptable clinician who can work independently, respond confidently to emerging issues, and contribute to a service that prioritises safe, person'centred care.

About the Role

Both positions are full'time, Monday to Friday. As part of this small, dedicated team, you will work with consumers who receive regular intramuscular injections at Hillmorton, outreach clinic settings, or community'based locations including tangata whaiora homes. The role offers the opportunity to build strong therapeutic relationships over time, supporting recovery and wellbeing through a strengths'based approach. You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across Specialist Mental Health Services (SMHS), ensuring continuity of care and supporting safe transitions where appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

• Therapeutic engagement - Developing and maintaining strong therapeutic relationships that promote engagement and continuity of care.
• Medication administration - Administering long'acting injectable antipsychotic medications.
• Monitoring and review - Monitoring medication effectiveness, mental status, risk, and overall wellbeing.
• Consumer education - Providing education on medications, side effects, and self'management strategies.
• Recovery support - Supporting consumers to achieve individual recovery goals.
• Metabolic monitoring - Conducting metabolic health monitoring.
• Service transition - Working with MDTs to identify opportunities for discharge from SMHS where appropriate.
• Ongoing support - Providing continued support for consumers requiring longer'term involvement with SMHS.
• Legislative requirements - Supporting consumers subject to the Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act, including associated processes and documentation (RN specific).

About You

• Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with Mental Health Scope.
• Experience in community mental health settings.
• Understanding of the Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act (RN).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong clinical assessment and risk management capability.
• Proven ability to build therapeutic relationships and engage effectively.
• Commitment to culturally safe practice, recovery-oriented care, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles.
• Confidence working autonomously while contributing effectively within a small team and MDT environment.
• Venepuncture skills or willingness to undertake training.
• Current full New Zealand drivers license.

Working at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

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 by Thursday, 5th November. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Lisa Gray at [e-mail] We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.