Registered Nurses - Psaid (Aroha Pai)

New Zealand Government; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Supportive multi-disciplinary team

Permanent positions for 0.94FTE and 0.

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a Registered Nurse for Aroha Pai Inpatient Unit at Hillmorton Hospital. The role focuses on assessment and treatment for dual diagnosis (intellectual disability and mental illness) within an MDT, ensuring equitable healthcare access for consumers and whānau.

The successful candidate will promote the nursing perspective, advocate for consumers, and work in a supportive, education‑focused environment with ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a current APC scoped for mental health.
• Strong teamwork and autonomous practice capabilities.
• Excellent communication and ability to connect with consumers and whānau.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Team player

Communication skills

Mental health assessment

Education

Annual Practising Certificate (APC) scoped for mental health

Job description

• Work within a supportive and innovative multi-disciplinary team
• Have access to unique professional development and education opportunities
• Further grow and develop your nursing skills and expertise within Intellectual Disability
• Permanent, full-time 0.94FTE position available for a Registered Nurse
• Permanent, part-time 0.6FTE position available for a Registered Nurse

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

Aroha Pai Inpatient Unit, is based at Hillmorton Hospital and specialises in the assessment and treatment of people with a dual diagnosis (intellectual disability and mental illness). Using an MDT approach, the team implement a range of interventions to support people in their journey. Working collaboratively with consumers, their whanau and other significant people in their lives to ensure they have access to a high standard of care and are able to achieve equitable healthcare outcomes in their journey.

About You

• You will have an interest in working with consumers who have a dual diagnosis;
• Be a strong team player who can also practice autonomously;
• Able to promote the nursing perspective and advocate for your consumers;
• Excellent physical and mental health assessment skills;
• Highly developed communication skills and an ability to connect with others in a meaningful and therapeutic manner;
• Be a positive, compassionate and caring person with a genuine desire to work with this consumer group;
• You must have a current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) scoped for mental health.

Please ensure you include a covering letter to highlight your relevant skillset and experience.

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 by Thursday, 12th November.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert. Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.