Registered Nurse - Te Whare Maiangiangi

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• This is an opportunity to make a difference in people's lives by supporting recovery and future wellbeing.
• We provide a supportive environment that encourages active learning, both practically and academically
• A strong team approach to support you in the role and your own wellbeing.

He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role

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

This role will be working in Te Whare Maiangiangi, our Adult Inpatient Unit at Tauranga hospital, where our clients are aged 18 - 65.  The team consists of experienced multi-disciplines, including nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, psychologist, psychiatrists, pharmacist, physiotherapist, and Pou Kokiri cultural advisor. 

Our team culture is nurturing in nature, and we are supportive of active learning, both practically and academically. We are passionate about improving health outcomes for people entering our unit. 

If you are interested in joining a dedicated team with a high focus on the values of compassion, all one team, responsiveness, and excellence in service development, this may be the position for you.

This is a permanent, full-time position; however, we have flexible FTE and are open to applications from candidates looking for 0.8 – 1.0 FTE (32 - 40 hours per week).

He Kōrero mōu - About You

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. Our preferred candidate shares our values and wants to make a meaningful contribution to the lives of others.

To be successful in this role you will be a Registered Nurse who has experience and skills working in a mental health setting.

You will also need:

• Nursing Registration and Current Annual Practising Certificate
• Mental Health included in your Scope of Practice
• Be able to demonstrate and live up to the CARE values of Te Whatu Ora.

Mō Tātou – About Us

Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities.

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 308,000 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.

Ko o tatou painga – Our Benefits 

• Access to ongoing in-house professional development
• Relocation assistance available for international applicants
• 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)

Ngā uarātanga ō ā mātou mahi – Our Values

At Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty (formally Bay of Plenty District Health Board BOPDHB) we recruit for our Manaakitanga CARE values. Why do we do this? Because values-based teams deliver better care.

Our manaakitanga CARE values (Compassion, All-one-team, Responsive and Excellence) support each of us to make a difference every day in the things we do and say. Therefore, it's important that when recruiting, we recruit new colleagues who live by our CARE values.

Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. It is essential you demonstrate an awareness of Māori indigenous rights and current issues in relation to health and health equity.

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.