Casual Registered Nurse | Te Nikau Hospital & Health Centre, Greymouth West Coast

• Greymouth - Te Nikau Hospital & Health Centre, Greymouth West Coast
• Casual nursing roles based at Te Nikau Manaakitanga Inpatient Unit and Community Mental Health teams
• Registered Nurse with Current Practicing Certificate & scope for Mental Health
• Passion for Mental Health, exceptional interpersonal skills & ability to think on your feet.

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, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the role

• Quality care for our patients with mental illness
• Implement safe management practices across unit
• Assisting across the wider team where needed, such as Adult Community Mental Health Case manager and Crisis Team roles

About the Team/Service/ Location

Manaakitanga is a 9-bed acute mental health admission unit based at Te Nikau Hospital & Health Centre, Greymouth West Coast, within this unit you will use your mental health knowledge and broad-based skills. 

We are looking for experienced mental health nurses who are motivated to expand their knowledge and skills and develop their career in mental health nursing. There will be opportunities and support for professional development and ongoing role development.

About You

• High level of creativity
• Excellent clinical accountability and reasoning
• Ability to work well within the small, dedicated team

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellnesses. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

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.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

• We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
• We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Health NZ West Coast is situated on the West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island. It is unmatched for the scale, diversity, and accessibility of its natural attractions, including rugged coastline, sandy beaches, rainforests, and some of the highest mountain peaks in the country. The region boasts robust tourism and primary production industries, which provide the backbone of the local economy. The town of Greymouth is central to Te Tai o Poutini West Coast and is located alongside the historically rich and picturesque Grey river.

Health NZ West Coast are proud of how we do things. We have a way of working that we consider unique. It's about trying new things, listening to ideas from wherever they come from and working together as one. We are passionate about attracting, recruiting, and retaining talented people – to become part of our team.

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kerri McCarthy at Kerri.McCarthy@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz.

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.