Registered Nurse in Hastings

Overview

Registered Nurse at Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Hospital, Nga Rau Rakau Mental Health Inpatient Unit. Permanent, Part-time 32 hours per fortnight (0.4 FTE). Rewarding career with job security and growth, flexible work schedules, career advancement, and a team‑oriented environment. Impactful work contributing to patient care and community well‑being. Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and serving all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, mental health nursing. A level of physical fitness is required for this position; please contact the unit for further advice on requirements. We aim for high standards of care and plan to modernise our service through the care we provide.

About the Team / Service / Location

Our Intensive Mental Health Service provides assessment, care and treatment to people experiencing acute mental illness across an acute inpatient facility and a step‑down facility. We have a dynamic forward‑thinking team. Hawken Bay offers work‑life balance and a region with communities that benefit from our services. Location: North Island – Hawkes Bay – Hastings.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the assessment, care and treatment of people experiencing acute mental illness within an inpatient and step‑down setting.
• Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver high‑standard mental health care and to help modernise the service.
• Provide care that aligns with the role and duties of a Registered Nurse in Mental Health.

Qualifications

• Registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand as a Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Significant experience in mental health with demonstrated high level of clinical expertise in comprehensive assessment in Mental Health, Risk Assessment and Physical Health.

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have questions about the role, contact Allison Kandimba via email at Allison.Kandimba@hbdhb.govt.nz. We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.