Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Mō Tātou – About Us

Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities.

The Bay of Plenty District Health Board is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne.  We serve a population of approximately 238,380 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatāne, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki.The BOPDHB is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4000 staff.

Tauranga is a vibrant city and the surroundings are spectacular with beautiful beaches and wilderness areas all close by.  There is outstanding access to wide-range of schooling options, both public and private, an Institute of Technology and a University of Waikato Campus. Lifestyle options are diverse and you can live 20 mins from the hospital on a lifestyle block, in the city, or in the trendy beach area of Mt Maunganui.  The Coromandel and Auckland are an easy drive away and there is close enough access to the ski fields in winter.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role

We require Comprehensive/Psychiatric Registered Nurses in our 10 bed in-patient unit at Tauranga Hospital.  We are a busy unit providing acute assessment and treatment for clients presenting with acute mental health conditions, dementia with behavioural and psychological conditions and palliative dementia care. 

This is an excellent unit to develop a broad range of nursing skills and experience for career progression and advancement.  This is a mixed ward, with an average patient stay of 21 days so you will be able to learn about a variety of complex medical issues along with different treatments available.  You will be provided with learning opportunities along with support to undertake postgraduate education specific to this role.

We are a friendly team which has a high focus on the DHB CARE Values and service development to meet the needs of our client group. This will provide you with a range of opportunities for job satisfaction.

We have permanent roles available with negotiable FTE.  Interested?  We encourage you to apply today stating in your cover letter how many hours per week you wish to be considered for. 

Mōu - About You 

The preferred candidate would be passionate and committed to providing patient focused care. The ability to work as an effective team member and demonstrate strong communication is essential to this position. You will need to have a calm and empathic approach, flexibility and creativity in your care approach.  

Ideal applicants will have a minimum of 2 years of comprehensive nursing experience preferably working in mental health and with older people and associated co-morbidity health conditions.  We are also open to accepting a Year 2 Registered Nurse who is interested in seeking a career in Older Persons Health.

Ko o tatou painga – Our Benefits 

• Career development including support to undertake postgraduate education specific to this role.
• Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference!
• Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team
• SWEAT, our onsite gym 
• Free onsite parking
• Discounts (with local businesses)

Ngā uarātanga ō ā mātou mahi – Our Values

At the Bay of Plenty District Health Board (BOPDHB) we recruit for our Manaakitanga CARE values. Why do we do this? Because values-based teams deliver better care.

Our manaakitanga CARE values (Compassion, All-one-team, Responsive and Excellence) support each of us to make a difference every day in the things we do and say. Therefore, it's important that when recruiting, we recruit new colleagues who live by our CARE values.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply

You can view the position description below and to apply for the role please click “APPLY NOW.”  For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career's portal.  If you have any queries about this position, please do not hesitate to contact Sharon Linwood (Clinical Nurse Manager) on 07 579 8959

The BOPDHB are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. It is essential you demonstrate an awareness of Māori indigenous rights and current issues in relation to health and health equity.

Following the update to COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021, to be employed with Bay of Plenty DHB you will be required to be fully vaccinated as a health care worker.  Evidence of your vaccination status will be required at offer stage.  If you do not meet this criteria, we are unable to progress your application.

All applications must be made online