Registered and Enrolled Nurses - Te Whare Manaaki at Canterbury District Health Board (Christchurch), Christchurch

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Permanent and fixed-term positions available
• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC and mental health scope of practice.
• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a cohesive Multi-Disciplinary Team.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Te Whare Manaaki is a medium secure forensic unit that forms part of Specialist Mental Health Services and the Regional Forensic Mental Health Service. The Forensic Service is a fulfilling and dynamic environment with opportunities to further your knowledge and expertise.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for professional and highly motivated Registered Nurses to join us in a full time permanent or fixed-term capacity. Become part of a dynamic and cohesive team that strives to make a real difference in people's lives. Add your expertise and enthusiasm to an energetic, dynamic and innovative multi-disciplinary team, case managing individuals to discover and develop their strengths towards optimum health and potential placement into a residential setting.

There are 0.94 FTE permanent and fixed term positions available. There could be some flexibility to consider part time as well, but this will be on a case-by-case basis.

Pehea | About You

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills along with a caring and compassionate nature will see you excel in this area.  We pride ourselves on working as a team in collaboration and partnership with consumers and family/whanau. We strive to work within our philosophy to develop therapeutic, supportive and empowering relationships with consumers, to enable them to achieve their personal goals and aspirations.

• The positions are based on a roster thus flexibility across all shifts (morning, afternoon, and night) is imperative ' the shifts follow a 4 days on, 2 days off roster pattern (for a full time position).

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

In order to be successful in this role, the following is required:

• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC and mental health scope
• Previous experience working within any area of mental health
• Self-motivated, flexible and solutions-focused
• A current NZ Driving Licence.
• Knowledge of and a commitment to Te Tiriti O Waitangi
  
  

Mō mātou | About Us

Specialist Mental Health Services are an interdisciplinary team that forms part of the Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB). We are committed to working and partnering with tāngata whaiora and their whanau. Constantly striving to work within our philosophy; we develop therapeutic, supportive and empowering relationships with our consumers, enabling them to achieve their personal goals and aspirations.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

Please submit your most recent resume along with a cover letter stating why you believe that you are the ideal candidate for the role highlighting any skills you have gained along the way.

Applications are only accepted online so please visit our website at www.cdhbcareers.co.nz complete an application.

Contact us on recruitment@cdhb.health.nz for additional information

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

Health Disclaimer:

The role that you are applying for is one that may only be performed by a person who has been vaccinated against COVID-19. It is therefore a condition of this application that you are vaccinated against COVID-19.This vaccination requirement includes gaining Booster Doses required to perform you role under the Health Order.As a person working in the health and disability sector you will come into contact with a large number of people, some of whom may be vulnerable.  Without a vaccine, there is the risk that you may contract COVID-19.  The requirement to be vaccinated is to keep you safe and also to endeavour to protect others against the potential transmission of COVID-19 as a result of you contracting it in the course of your employment.