Registered Nurse, Older Mental Health Community
Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Registered Nurse – Older Adult Mental Health and Dementia Care
2 positions available: full time (40 hours per week) and part-time (32 hours per week)
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
We have a fantastic opportunity for two Registered Nurses to join our team, providing vital care to some of the most vulnerable adults in our community, with a focus on supporting the unique needs of Māori and other populations.
About the Team/Service/ Location
Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees. We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions. With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds – the perfect blend of rural and city living.
About the Location
Manawatū is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life. It's a family-friendly place that's easy to live and work, with easy access to an array of outdoor activities – beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks. No traffic and an easy commute to work, really help a with true work-life balance. Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight. We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes – Massey University and the International Pacific College.
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What we're looking for:
- A passion for delivering exceptional dementia and mental health care to older adults, including a commitment to culturally responsive care for Māori
- A desire to collaborate with a skilled team specialising in older adult mental health
- A strong team player who can also work independently with confidence and flexibility
- An amazing sense of humour paired with a compassionate approach to care
- A positive, creative, and adaptable attitude to meet the needs of our community
- Post-graduate qualification in mental health, and older adult, skills or training in CBT, ACT, DBT (or similar)
- A current Annual Practising Certificate
- A full driver's license
What we offer in return:
- A supportive, enriching, and culturally inclusive work environment
- The opportunity to manage your own caseload and work alongside experienced nurses, psychiatrists, and the wider Older Adults Services team
- A focus on working with Māori and other communities to ensure equitable and respectful care
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.
Interested?
If you'd like to know more about this role, please reach out to us! please contact Nerissa Warbrick, ADON-MH on 027 414 1854 or Judy Boxall Operations Lead on 027 447 7496
How to Apply
To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by the advertised date.
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.