Registered Nurses - Mental Health Inpatient Wards

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Where you’ll be working: Henry Rongomau Bennett Centre, Waikato Hospital

The details: Permanent/fixed term/casual/ full time and part-time

Salary details: $81,683 to $106,739 (from 1 April 2024) + KiwiSaver

• Join a dynamic team, make a real impact and enjoy working in a collaborative environment supporting our tangata whaiora.

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

We are seeking Registered Nurses | Tapuhi Whai Rēhitatanga to join our progressive recovery focused teams within our current facility The Henry Rongomau Bennett Centre and, in time assist with the transition to our new state-of-the-art mental health environment, which is currently in the construction stage.

We have a range of opportunities available in our adult acute mental health wards and in our forensic mental health wards that include full time, part-time, casual and fixed term positions offering a variety of shift patterns or set days.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Assess, maintain and manage clinical risk

• Build relationships with tangata whaiora family/whanau and support agencies.

• Conduct thorough assessments of tangata whaiora health status and develop appropriate care plans in partnership with them

• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for tangata whaiora

• Commit to the MDT approach with a focus on excellent service delivery

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(Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Te Whatu Ora, Waikato website.)

Ko o tatou painga | Our Benefits

• Working in mental health services which are committed to doing the very best for tangata whaiora and whanau

• A supportive and comprehensive orientation

• Access to clinical supervision

• A strong, supportive and collegial work environment

• A culturally responsive service and team

• A service that supports further training, education and development opportunities

• A service where you feel valued and respected for the attributes you bring to the team

• A one person contact during the recruitment process to assist with any of your worries or queries

Mōu | About you

To be considered for this position, you must have:

• A current New Zealand nursing registration and practising certificate with scope to work in mental health

• A passion for making a difference to the lives of our tangata whaiora and whanau

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment

• A strong recovery focus and a sensitivity to cultural aspects of mental health with the ability to apply the Treaty of Waitangi principles into practice

• Preferably, post registration experience within a mental health setting

Mō tātou Ratonga | About our Service

Mental Health and Addictions Services at Waikato delivers a full range of specialty services across the district. We are committed to making a difference with tāngata whai ora and their whānau through working in partnership to create kotahitanga.

We believe in delivering services with a strong recovery focus and a sensitivity to cultural aspects of mental health through applying the Treaty of Waitangi principles into practice.

Ko ngaa hua o te noho ki roto o Waikato, te mahi hoki ki Te Whatu Ora, Waikato | The Benefits of living in Waikato and working for Te Whatu Ora, Waikato

Located in the heart of the mighty Waikato, Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, Waikato operates over a number of sites, Hamilton City our main campus and smaller community-based hospitals across our region.  Hamilton City has easy access to beaches and mountains, so if your interests range from a host of water sports, mountain biking to vineyard lunches, the area has something for you right on your doorstep.  To discover more about our stunning area, please click here.

• As part of our Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, Waikato family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities alongside our Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, Waikato benefits and staff discount schemes.

• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

He whare Manawanui, He whare Koronga | A committed workspace, a workspace with purpose

• We are committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.

• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.

• Greater diversity within our Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | 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 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.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please apply online as applications are unable to be accepted via email. If you have any questions about the role please contact Amanda.Lewis-wilson@waikatodhb.health.nz

Closing date: Open until filled

Nau mai haere mai - Come join the team!