Nehi Kaupapa Maori Registered Nurse -Mental Health

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• This is an opportunity to make a difference in people's lives by supporting recovery and future wellbeing
• We provide a supportive environment that encourages active learning
• A strong team approach to support you in the role and your own wellbeing

He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role

We seek courageous, passionate, and driven individuals who are inspired by Te Tiriti o Waitangi, equity driven, culturally safe and anti-racist who want to be part of leading a paradigm shift toward Toi Ora within Te Moana a Toi.

This role will be working in Te Whare Maiangiangi, our Adult Inpatient Unit at Tauranga hospital, where our clients are aged 18 - 65.  The team consists of experienced multi-disciplines, including nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, psychologist, psychiatrists, pharmacist, physiotherapist, and Pou Kokiri cultural advisor.  

The role is to ensure clinically and culturally safe delivery of care to our patients - we are passionate about improving health outcomes for people entering our unit.  You will also be championing and supporting Toi Ora knowledge and competence within the workforce.

Our team culture is nurturing in nature, so you will be joining a supportive team where you will be provided with the opportunity for continued learning, both practically and academically and application of new learning. 

This is a permanent, full-time position; however, we have flexible FTE and are open to applications from candidates looking for 0.8 – 1.0 FTE (32 - 40 hours per week).

He korero Mōu - About You

To be successful in this role you will be:

• A Nēhi Kaupapa Māori, (Registered Nurse), preferably with minimum 1 years' nursing experience to join our Mental Health Inpatient team.
• Mental Health and/or kaupapa Māori nursing experience an advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a commitment to te reo me ona tikanga.
• Driven to apply Te Aō Māori views, concepts, knowledge, and practices in your work.
• Demonstrates, exudes, and embeds behaviours consistent with He Pou Oranga Tāngata Whenua and Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty Manaakitanga values. 

Mō Tātou – About Us

Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities.

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne.  We serve a population of approximately 308,000 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatāne, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki.  Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4000 staff.

Ko o tatou painga – Our Benefits

• Access to ongoing in-house professional development
• Commitment to staff wellness and healthy working practices (e.g. We support work life balance and flexible work arrangements whenever possible)
• Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference!
• Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team
• Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership
• Free flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking
• Discounts (with local businesses)

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

Our name, Te Whatu Ora, means ‘the weaving of wellness'. Whatu is the combining together of people, resources, organisations, thoughts and actions for the betterment and wellbeing of all. Whatu is also a direct reference to the pupil of the eye, and the vision required of the new entity and system.

At Te Whatu Ora we acknowledge and respect our people's diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe workplace that is a whānau orientated and supportive environment. We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Māori and ensures greater access, experience and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system – Māori, Pacific and Disabled People.

Tō tūranga i roto i Te Whatu Ora | Your place in Te Whatu Ora

When you join us, you become part of transforming the health system. This is a once in a life-time change, that will touch the lives of everyone in Aotearoa, and future generations. We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.

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

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply

You can view the position description below and to apply for the role please click “APPLY NOW.” For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career's portal.

Due to this position having contact with children and Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty commitment to child protection, you will be subject to ‘safety checks' under the Children's Act at the time of hire and thereafter as per the relevant legislation.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.