Mental Health for Older Persons Dunedin Hospital - Ward 6c Salary band - $67,898 to $80,921 pa pro-rata and kiwisaver Permanent part-time opportunities New Graduates welcome Want to work in a rewarding environment with a great work/life balance Ward 6C is a 12-bed acute assessment and treatment unit for people aged over 65 years with an array of mental health (along with some physical health) needs, located in Dunedin Hospital. M te tranga - About the role This is an excellent opportunity to develop your clinical skills, working alongside patients in a complex environment to meet their identified needs in a multi-disciplinary setting where the emphasis is on the delivery of safe client-focused care in an ever-changing dynamic setting. You'll assess and treat patients with your exceptional nursing skills aiming for the best outcome, as well as communicating regularly with their families.

View position description Mu ake - About you Whilst ideally, we are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Enrolled Nurse to join our team, if you are a new graduate with an interest in Mental Health we would welcome your inquiry. It is preferred you have Mental Health experience or a strong interest and willingness to work in this field. You'll have a range of skills and the ability to work effectively with a large team to a high standard within your scope of practice.

Our ideal candidate will: be positive with great communication skills be able to take direction and work well as part of team have a passion for supporting older people with varying mental and physical health needs You will also be registered as an Enrolled Nurse with NCNZ (Enrolled Nurse Scope of Practice, NCNZ, 2010) and have a current Practicing Certificate. Painga - Benefits Continuous support for career development Subsidised gym membership and discounted health insurance Access to a range of retail and entertainment discounts Uniform Affordable housing and beautiful scenery M mtou - About us Te Whatu Ora - 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. Now is a great time to relocate to family-friendly Southern if you are considering a move The Southern District offers excellent amenities, first-class early childhood through to tertiary education and the opportunity to have an outstanding work-life balance. Whether it is surfing or skiing, hunting or fishing; theatre, live music or art - there's literally something for everyone.

The stunning Catlins, Fiordland and Central Otago regions are within driving distance, offering beautiful scenery and plenty of recreational oppo.