Mental Health Nurse - Regional Rehabilitation Inpatient

Location & Contract Porirua / Wellington - Tawhirimatea Unit; Contract: Part time / Permanent (0.93 FTE). Rostered and rotating. About the Role Tawhirimatea is a 29 bed safe care facility rehabilitation unit for up to 29 people within Te Korowai Whariki's Rehabilitation Service. This is a regional innovative supportive service working with tangata whaiora in supporting their journey with a multi-disciplinary team approach. About the Team/Service/Location We advocate for best practice, sharing of ideas, and the continuum of change management processes to align with our vision. We foster a team dedicated to ongoing training and patient safety. We support active engagement in clinical supervision and have a robust orientation process. We are based in Porirua, Wellington as part of the Central Regional Forensic and Rehabilitation Services. About you You will need to be able to work collaboratively within a team; support Mental Health Support Workers (MHSW) under your direction and delegation; carry out and assist MHSW to undertake care activities. You will bring your active listening skills, solution focus approach to fostering tangata whaiora to achieve their identified goals within their pathway journey. You will have the ability to take on new learning where required to support your role within the team as well as good communication skills with your team members, tangata whaiora and whānau. You will be proactive in ensuring all nursing‑led documentation reflects a person‑centred approach and promotes the enhancement of independence. You must have A pre‑registration or post‑registration qualification in MH nursing (or ID) Registration with New Zealand Nursing Council Meet police vetting requirements A current practising certificate (APC) A full NZ driving licence Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the weaving of wellness. We’re dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/NewZealand. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand is committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are a pro‑equity health organisation with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. #J-18808-Ljbffr