Registered Nurses - Wāhi Oranga at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury, Christchurch

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Hillmorton Hospital, Christchurch
  
• 4x Fixed term, full-time opportunities covering parental leave
  
• Must have scope to work in Mental Health 
  

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the role

Wāhi Oranga is an inpatient rehabilitation unit which offers a recovery-based programme that enables people with mental health issues to live fulfilling lives in the community. 

The goals of this multi-disciplinary staffed service are:

• Provision of a safe and supportive environment to provide extended assessment, treatment and rehabilitation following an admission to the adult acute service
• Teaching skills to help support illness management and to support consumers to live the life they want to live
• Support development of structure and meaningful routines
• Support safe discharge into a community setting

Opportunities currently; 

• 1x Fixed term, full-time opportunity until 8th February 2026
• 1x Fixed term, full-time opportunity until 30th March 2026
• 1x Fixed term, full-time opportunity until 7th April 2026
• 1x Fixed term, full-time opportunity until 30th August 2026

Please advise in your cover letter what you are applying for.

About you

• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC and mental health scope;
  
• An interest in Safewards and training in the Collaborative Problem Solving Approach will be provided;
• An ability to forge and foster meaningful relationships, whilst treating others with respect, encouragement and support;
• Adhere to guidelines of Cultural Safety and the Treaty of Waitangi.
  

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online career's portal before 11:59pm on Monday 12th January. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Natalie Gaunt at Natalie.Gaunt@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz. 

Applicants will be progressed as they apply, so if this sounds like you, please apply now.