Registered Nurse - Central Lakes Mental Health Team
Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Dunstan Hospital - Clyde
- Permanent, full-time
- Salary band - $75,773 - $106,739 p.a pro-rata and KiwiSaver
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
About the role
Our Central Lakes Mental Health Team is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Mental Health - Registered Nurse to join our busy Central Otago team, based in Clyde while working across the Central Lakes region.
- Maintain best practice standards and your model of practice will be inclusive of the seven Real Skills of Let's Get Real (www.tepou.co.nz)
- Collaborate in a dynamic multidisciplinary team that supports people from a large geographical area
- Be passionate about your work and hold an unwavering belief in client recovery
- Participate on an after-hours on call roster
- Care for a wide range of people with moderate to severe mental health issues
- Conduct assessment, intervention/therapy and transition planning skills for adult consumers
About the Team/Service/Location
Health New Zealand - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.
About you
Joining our multi-disciplinary team you will:
- be a New Zealand Registered Nurse, with a current annual practicing certificate
- have proven mental health experience
- be a DAO (Duly Authorised Officer) or undertake training
- have a current, full driver's licence.
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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 14 April 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mikayla Hamilton Mikayla.hamilton@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/