Community Mental Health Nurse - General Adult Team Mental Health Services (1.0FTE) at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau, Northland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Are you seeking that role with real impact and meaning? Would you like to see the tangible outcome of your work, in your community, every day? At Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand, we're driving health equality for Te Tai Tokerau, and we want you to be a part of our diverse and passionate whānau.

Te Whatu Ora is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and holds stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Māori as Tāngata Whenua as the highest priority.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled Registered Nurse with experience in Mental Health Nursing to join our General Adult Community Mental Health team based in Kamo, Whangarei. This is a fixed term, full time position working 40 hours per week working between Monday and Fridays.

The community mental health service provides community based assessment and treatment services to patients, including those presenting with alcohol and drug issues, through both community follow-up and outpatient clinics.

Working with a passionate, multi-disciplinary team who place great value on putting people first, you will have the standard of clinical practice and expertise necessary to effectively provide for tāngata whaiora and whānau needs within the service here in Northland.

Relocation assistance may be available for the successful candidate.

About You

Our ideal candidate will possess a strong desire and ability to work as part of a positive and productive multidisciplinary team, be highly motivated and have excellent communication and computer skills. You will also hold a full drivers licence, a current annual practising certificate, and have the highest levels of personal integrity and ethical behaviour. 

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in mental health practising at an expert level. If you are ready for your next challenge – apply today!

A career with Te Whatu Ora will see you action meaningful change in the region we love, and in your professional development – all whilst enjoying everything the stunning North has to offer. You really can enjoy the best of both.

Our people live our Values:

Tangata I te tuatahi People First - People are central to all we do

Whakaute (tuku mana) Respect - We treat others as they would like to be treated

Manaaki Caring - We nurture those around us, and treat all with dignity and compassion

Whakawhitiwhiti korero Communication - We communicate safely, openly and with respect to promote clear understanding

Taumata teitei (hirangi) Excellence - Our attitude of excellence inspires success, competence, confidence and innovation

Vacancy No: NS23-394

Closes: 3 December 2023