EMHS Registered Nurse - Casual

• Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital, Emergency Mental Health Service
• Casual Position

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

As a Casual Registered Nurse in the Emergency Mental Health Service (EMHS), you’ll play a critical role in providing responsive, 24/7 comprehensive assessment, diagnostic, planning and treatment services to individuals experiencing a mental health emergency.

You will work in partnership with patients, their whānau, and a multidisciplinary team across both primary and secondary care settings.

Availability to provide shift cover over 24-hour period 7 days a week. Ideally this would suit a person who has availability over these time frames.

This is a dynamic and rewarding role requiring clinical confidence, compassion, cultural competence, and the ability to think quickly in complex situations. You’ll also have the opportunity to be involved in service development and continuous improvement.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our EMHS team delivers timely, high-quality mental health care with a strong focus on holistic, whānau-centred approaches. We value collaboration, support, and professional development.

Hawke’s Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about. For more information on living and working in Hawke’s Bay click HERE

About you

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a current Annual Practising Certificate.

• A postgraduate qualification in Mental Health and Addictions.

• At least 5 years of relevant clinical experience in mental health and addiction nursing.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

• Experience in applying Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles in practice.

Desired but not essential:

• Preceptorship or DAO (Duly Authorised Officer) experience.
• A nursing portfolio assessed at a proficient level or higher via an approved Professional Development Recognition Programme (PDRP).

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.

How to Apply

To review the position profile, click HERE To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Raewyn Hill via email on Raewyn.Hill@hbdhb.govt.nz 

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