Registered Nurse - Ward 9B Acute Mental Health Unit at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Southern, Otago

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Wakari Hospital, permanent 0.8 FTE part time
• Salary band $75,773 - $106,739 per annum
• Competitive salary, on-site free car parking and discounted health insurance

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 work alongside acute patients in a complex environment. You will work closely with patients with mental health conditions and support their recovery in their most vulnerable times. This is also an opportunity to work with an expert multidisciplinary team with a strong focus on patient centred care.

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. Ward 9B is a 15 bedded mixed gender locked unit located at Wakari Hospital and caters to patients who require acute care owing to mental illness .

About you

Our ideal candidate will have te following:

• Experience as a New Zealand Registered Nurse and hold a current APC
• A scope of practice that enables you to work in Mental Health.
• Hold a full driver's licence
• Previous Mental Health experience is an advantage

See position description

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 Tuesday, 8 July 2025. 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.

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website