Registered Nurse - Ward 6C Mental Health for Older People at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Otago
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Registered Nurse - Ward 6C Mental Health for Older People
- Dunedin Hospital permanent roles available
Part time between 0.5 FTE and 0.9 FTE
Salary Band – $81,683- $106,739 p.a prorata + KiwiSaver
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
In this role you will be working from Dunedin Hospital as part of the Ward 6C. Ward 6C is a 12-bed acute assessment and treatment unit for people aged over 65 years with an array of mental health (along with some physical health) needs.
We are looking for experienced Mental Health or Comprehensive Registered Nurse, ideally with some mental health experience, to join our supportive multidisciplinary team. You will be an enthusiastic Registered Nurse with a range of skills and the ability to work effectively with a large team to a high standard of practice.
Shifts for this role are Monday-Sunday on a rotating roster. Shifts are Mornings – 7.00am to 3.30pm, Afternoons – 2.30pm to 11.00pm, Nights – 10.45pm to 7.15am
About the Team/Service/ Location
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.
About you
Our ideal candidate will:
Be a Registered Nurse with a current New Zealand Annual Practicing Certificate.
Have a Mental health scope of practice to allow for working within this sector - more information can be found at http://www.nursingcouncil.org.nz/Nurses/Scopes-of-practice
Be dynamic, with a strong knowledge base being essential to meeting the challenge of caring for older people in a mental health environment.
Previous mental health experience is essential
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.
How to Apply
To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 06 February 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mikayla Hamilton mikayla.hamilton@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details
| Employer: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern |
| Location: | Otago |
| Position type: | Permanent Part time |
| Category: | Health |
| Date listed: | 12-May-2026 |
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| Closing date: | 09-Jun-2026 |
| Reference: | 1922038 |
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