Registered Nurse Inpatient Mental Health - Health New Zealand - South Canterbury Kensington Mental Health Service - Based on the Timaru Hosptial Campus Permanent, Full Time or Part Time Roles available up to 1.2 FTE Rostered and Rotating shifts Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, were building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whnau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role Right now, we are looking for a Registered Nurse(s) with lots of compassion and an interest in mental health to become part of the team here in Timaru. You will join our Inpatient multidisciplinary team, who use the Strengths Model approach to assist client recovery. We hope you will make a difference in this positive team environment, where initiative is rewarded with active support allowing for high standards of service delivery.

The role includes responsibility for inpatient clients identified with moderate to severe psychiatric disorders who are in the acute stage, requiring a period of close observation &/or intensive intervention where this is unable to be safely provided in the community. Input into comprehensive clinical assessments and the development of recovery / treatment plans is required. About You You will be a Registered Nurse with mental health experience and someone who enjoys working in a collaborative team environment.

Applications are taken from those with current NZ registration and APC. Working at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the weaving of wellness. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability.

A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Mori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. How to Apply Please apply for this vacancy online directly via our careers portal at https://scdhb.

careercentre.net.nz If you have any questions regarding this role please contact Human Resources by phoning 03 687-2230.

Close Date: Open until a suitable applicant is found. Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and will proceed with the recruitment process. The role will close without notice when a suitable applicant is found.

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