Registered Nurses - Te Whare Manaaki at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury, Christchurch

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• 2x Permanent Positions | 0.94 FTE
• Join a passionate and supportive team making a meaningful difference within forensic mental health services.

At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

Te Whare Manaaki is a medium secure forensic mental health unit providing specialist care within a dynamic and rewarding environment. We are seeking motivated and compassionate Registered Nurses to join our cohesive multi-disciplinary team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute your clinical expertise, enthusiasm, and professionalism within a service focused on recovery, rehabilitation, and supporting tāngata whai ora to achieve their goals.

Working within this role, you will:

• Deliver high-quality mental health nursing care within a forensic setting
• Build therapeutic, supportive, and empowering relationships with tāngata whai ora and whānau
• Work collaboratively within a skilled multi-disciplinary team
• Support individuals to identify strengths, enhance wellbeing, and achieve personal aspirations
• Case manage tāngata whai ora within a recovery-focused model of care
  

About You

You will be a resilient, adaptable, and compassionate Registered Nurse with a genuine passion for mental health nursing and recovery-focused practice.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a current APC with a Mental Health scope of practice
• Previous mental health nursing experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• A current full New Zealand Driver Licence
• Flexibility to work across a rotating roster and all shifts

Please ensure you include a covering letter to highlight your relevant skillset and experience.

We pride ourselves on working in partnership with tāngata whai ora and whānau and fostering a culture of collaboration, respect, and support. A comprehensive orientation package will be provided to support your success in the role.

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 diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

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, 2nd June. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Recruitment Partner Lisa Gray, Lisa.Gray2@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.