Registered Nurse - Adult Mental Health North Acute

Registered Nurse - Acutes, North Adult Community Mental Health Services

• 2x Permanent, full-time roles
• Rostered shifts
• Based at 44 Taharoto Rd, Takapuna

At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waitematā, we are committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation. We are looking for people that share our values by providing the best care for everyone. We understand how important it is to know that what you do counts, and to feel a sense of achievement and satisfaction in your work.

What we are looking for

We are seeking Registered Nurses with at least two years' experience in Mental Health to join our Acute Team within North Adult Community Mental Health Services.

This is a dynamic and varied role within a community-based Acute Team, providing timely assessment, intervention and treatment for people experiencing acute mental health difficulties and periods of significant distress. You will work alongside whaiora, whānau and other health providers to deliver responsive, recovery-focused care aimed at supporting people through times of crisis and reducing the need for inpatient admission where appropriate.

The role offers opportunities to work across different functions of the Acute Team, including consultation and liaison with primary care providers, management of referrals into specialist mental health services, and supporting effective pathways of care for people requiring mental health assessment and treatment.

Strong communication and engagement skills, sound clinical judgement, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment are essential. We are looking for clinicians who are compassionate, adaptable, and committed to achieving positive outcomes for whaiora and their whānau. The successful candidate will be confident in undertaking comprehensive mental health and risk assessments and formulating appropriate management plans.

Knowledge of the role and function of a Duly Authorised Officer (DAO) would be advantageous; however, training can be provided.

For a copy of the job description please click here.

What we offer

• The opportunity to work for Aotearoa New Zealand's largest healthcare provider
• Access to a wide range of professional development and career progression opportunities
• Clinical supervision and ongoing training
• Competitive salary and paid professional registration as per our collective agreement
• 10 days sick leave and 4 weeks annual leave (pro rata)

How to apply

To apply for this position, please do so by visiting our careers page at Health NZ careers, quoting position number WDHB20243

For more information about our recruitment process, please contact Abigail Sana-Matic, Recruitment Consultant via email. 

We will review applications as received and we may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert

Job Number: WDHB20243