Registered Nurse - Te Whare Awhi Ora

• Gisborne Hospital
• Rostered/Rotating
• Enjoy the lifestyle benefits of living in sunny Tairāwhiti – beautiful beaches, rich culture, and a strong sense of community

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

The position is:

· Full-time and part-time, based at Te Whare Awhiora, Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti (Gisborne Hospital)

· Ideal for applicants with a background in mental health nursing

· Offers opportunities for new learning and growth in a dynamic and evolving environment

· All candidates must be registered with the New Zealand Nursing Council, hold a current Annual Practising Certificate, and be eligible to work in New Zealand

What you'll do:

· Provide quality care for tangata whaiora experiencing mental distress

· Implement therapeutic and safe practices across the unit (new purpose-built facility opening early 2024)

· Liaise across the wider team and community networks

· Work effectively with people presenting with co-existing conditions

· Engage respectfully with people from a broad range of backgrounds

Read more in the Position Description here

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our team is passionate about delivering compassionate, culturally safe mental health care in a supportive environment. We’re excited to move into our new facility in early 2024, designed to enhance recovery and wellbeing.

For more information on living and working in Gisborne click here

About you

We are looking for someone with the following traits:

· High level of creativity and a flexible mindset

· Empathetic and culturally aware

· Excellent clinical reasoning and reflective practice

· Ability to work well within a small, dedicated team

· Committed to practising in a manner that is culturally safe

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 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 Rebecca.Allen@tdh.org.nz

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