RN Specialist - Mental Health Pool (Inpatient & Community)

Canterbury District Health Board; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Canterbury District Health Board is seeking a Registered Nurse with mental health experience to join the Specialist Mental Health Pool. You will provide cover across inpatient services at Hillmorton Hospital, including acute adult units and other specialized services.

The role requires current Nursing Council registration with an APC and a mental health scope, and you must work effectively within multidisciplinary teams. Permanent and part-time options are available, across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Current Nursing Council registration with APC and mental health scope.
• Experience in mental health settings preferred.
• Ability to work autonomously and in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient mental health cover across services.
• Work in acute adult admitting units and complex needs services.
• Build strong relationships with patients and whānau.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support care.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Relationship building

Resilience

Te Tiriti O Waitangi

Education

Registered Nurse (NZ)

Nursing Council APC

Job description

Canterbury District Health Board is seeking a Registered Nurse with mental health experience to join the Specialist Mental Health Pool. You will provide cover across inpatient services at Hillmorton Hospital, including acute adult units and other specialized services.

The role requires current Nursing Council registration with an APC and a mental health scope, and you must work effectively within multidisciplinary teams. Permanent and part-time options are available, across multiple sites.