Registered Mental Health Nurse-Whakatane Inpatient

Whakatāne Adult Inpatient Service Mental Health and Addiction Services
Employment Type: Permanent 0.8 FTE
The opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi
Are you interested in working with adults experiencing psychological distress - making a difference in their lives and future wellbeing? We are looking for an experienced Registered Nurse who has a passion for mental health nursing and supporting clients through their recovery process.
Key aspects of the role are:

Completing mental state assessments
Therapeutic engagement to promote recovery
Supporting medication and physical health management

The Adult Mental Health Inpatient Unit consists of 18 Registered Nurses, seven Health Care Assistants, one Occupational Therapy Assistant and one TPK Māori Mental Health Worker.
Working in the Inpatient Team, you will be part of our multidisciplinary team, committed to delivering high quality care to our consumer group and be part of continuous improvement.
We have permanent positions available with negotiable FTE. Interested? We encourage you to apply today stating in your cover letter how many hours you wish to be considered for.
About you | Ko wai koe
The preferred candidate would be passionate and committed to providing Tangata Whai Ora focused care. The ability to work as an effective team member and demonstrate strong communication is essential to this position.
To be successful in this role you will be a Registered Nurse who has experience and skills working in a mental health setting.
Our successful candidate will:

Have a minimum of 1 years' experience of working with this client group
Be experienced in working in an acute mental health unit
Preferably have a post graduate qualification
Have excellent communication and clinical skills
Be available for shift work

Mō Tātou - About Us
Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne. We serve a population of approximately 259,000 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatāne, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki. Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4000 staff.
Living in the sunniest place in New Zealand isn't the only reason people have to smile in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. Our stunning region offers New Zealand's recently voted favourite beach, endless other coastlines to ancient forests and is blessed with breath-taking landscapes and rich Māori culture. We showcase the perfect place to explore a wide range of nature-based pursuits - you don't have to forsake your career either, in fact why not enhance it with a better work-life balance.
Ko o tatou painga - Our Benefits

Access to ongoing in-house professional development
Commitment to staff wellness and healthy working practices (e.g., We support work life balance and flexible work arrangements whenever possible)
Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference!
Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team
Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership
Free flu vaccinations
Free onsite parking
Discounts (with local businesses)

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Te Whatu Ora we acknowledge and respect our people's diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe workplace that is a whānau orientated and supportive environment. We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Māori and ensures greater access, experience and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system - Māori, Pacific and Disabled People.
Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply
You can view the position description below and to apply for the role please click 'APPLY NOW.' For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career's portal.
Due to this position having contact with children and Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty commitment to child protection, you will be subject to 'safety checks' under the Children's Act at the time of hire and thereafter as per the relevant legislation.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.
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