Registered Nurse - Older Persons Mental Health | Ward BG, Burwood at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury, Christchurch

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• 0.8 FTE fixed term vacancy available until 30th June 2023
• 0.94 FTE permanent, full time role working a 4 on 2 off pattern
• A current Annual Practising Certificate from Nursing Council of New Zealand with Mental Health Scope
• Specialising in the assessment and treatment of patients with dementia or delirium

Mō te tūnga | About the role

At Ward BG we are passionate about making a difference for people with a chronic condition during their golden years. We are an upbeat and energetic team, who thrive in this wonderfully varied role working with consumers experiencing progressive dementia, acute delirium, as well as depression, anxiety, paranoia and general behavioural problems associated with altered cognition. Although this role may have its challenges, there is never a dull moment as no two days are the same and has the unique capacity to provide a fun working environment.  

Located at Burwood Hospital we have beautiful facilities that are considerately catered to the needs of our consumers. With an organic psychiatric focus, we provide comprehensive assessment of the mental and physical health of older persons; we aim to optimise the patients level of functioning and in so doing we offer specialist treatment, care, support and education for the consumer alongside their whanau.

Pehea | About You

In order to be successful in this role you will be a Registered Nurse with a Mental Health scope on your annual practicing certificate; Mental Health experience is desirable however due to the nature of care we provide our consumers we will happily consider candidates with general nursing experience who have a passion for caring for those living with a Mental Health condition.

This is a perfect transition role for someone who would like to work within Mental Health whilst maintaining your medical skills as a general nurse, along with complex pharmacology and having the opportunity to work within a dedicated and highly skilled multidisciplinary team.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• 2 - 4 years - experience as a registered nurse, ideally in Specialist Mental Health Services
• Hold registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand, with mental health scope and current APC
• Be a confident practitioner with good patient assessment skills
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage a wide variety of people
• Experience working in Mental Health or have a passion to develop those skills

Mō mātou - About us

Burwood Hospital is a close-knit, friendly facility that forms part of Te Whatu Ora - Waitaha [Canterbury] situated near Burwood Forest on the outskirts of Christchurch Central.  Along with 11 inpatient wards, we also have a busy Out Patient Department; 4 theatres with an Admitting Unit and PACU. Our Spinal Unit is one of two located in New Zealand and between the two busy units deliver a National Service.

Tono ināianei - Apply Now

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

Enquiries: Shannon Le Roux - Recruitment Specialist -  Shannon.LeRoux@cdhb.health.nz

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

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 your role under the Health Order. As a person working in the health and disability sector you will meet many 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.