Registered Nurse - Inpatient Mental Health Unit at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Southland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Registered Nurses – Inpatient Mental Health Unit

• Southland Hospital, Permanent Part Time Roles
• Salary Band - Step 2 - $81,683 to Step 7 - $106,739 pa pro-rata + kiwi-saver + free carpark

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

Our Inpatient Mental Health Unit is a 16-bed purpose-built facility that supports people from across Southland requiring acute mental health care and treatment.   Our multi-disciplinary team works in close partnership with our community teams, and local education providers to facilitate a working environment that is supportive and reflects evidence of ongoing professional growth whilst meeting the needs of a diverse population with mental illness.

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

As a Mental Health Inpatient Acute Nurse, you will deliver high-quality, patient-centred care to individuals experiencing acute mental health needs. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support recovery, promote safety, and uphold dignity and respect at every stage of care.

• NZ Registered Nurse with a current practicing certificate
• Experience in mental health nursing (acute setting preferred, but not essential)
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• A calm, adaptable approach in high-pressure situations
• Commitment to recovery-oriented and culturally safe practice

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 9 June 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Steph Keene stephanie.keene@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.