Registered Nurse - Adult Mental Health Acute West at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitematā, Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Registered Nurse - Acute West Community Mental Health Services

• Permanent, full-time role (80 hours per fortnight)
• Rostered Shifts 
• Based in Henderson

At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waitematā, we are committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation. We are looking for people that share our values by providing the best care for everyone. We understand how important it is to know that what you do counts, and to feel a sense of achievement and satisfaction in your work.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a Registered Nurses who have at least 2 years of Mental Health experience to join the acute component of our community-based team in Henderson.

This is a fast-paced work environment, providing short-term, intensive and responsive services to people who are acutely unwell. Excellent communication skills are a must, as are high levels of energy and enthusiasm. The successful candidate will be competent in risk assessment and formulation of risk.

Knowledge of the role and function of a Duly Authorised Officer would be an advantage, however, training can be provided. 

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The successful applicant will have:

• Experience in Adult Mental Health Nursing
• NZ registration (comp), with a Post Graduate Certificate in Mental Health
• Current APC
• Full Drivers Licence

This is an opportunity to be part of our acute community services, which aims to provide a number of options for supporting service users who are acutely unwell. You would be part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team.

To be considered for these positions please apply directly online at Health NZ careers quoting reference number WDHB21122WR

For further information regarding this position, please contact Kim Smith, Team Manager at (021) 195-5139, and for recruitment inquiries please contact Abigail Sana Matic - Recruitment Consultant via email

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

Closing date: 28 September 2026