Te Oranga Hinengaro: Registered Nurse/Mataora

About the role: Te Oranga Hinengaro Kaupapa Maori Community Mental Health & Addiction Services are seeking a Registered Nurse to join their team in Te Puia Springs Hospital. Providing comprehensive, culturally responsive mental health assessment, treatment, and ongoing support to individuals living within Ngati Porou Oranga boundaries. Deliver whanau-centered care across a range of mental health conditions while working within limited-resource environments and ensuring safe, accessible services for geographically dispersed populations. Skills/Knowledge / Experience Conducting comprehensive mental health and risk assessments with whaiora accessing MH support. Develop and implement recovery-focused care plans alongside whaiora & whanau. Administering and monitoring psychotropic medications; and providing therapeutic interventions consistent with best practice and evidence-based guidelines. The nurse is responsible for crisis assessment and intervention, early deterioration, and coordination of referrals to specialist services when required. The role also involves health promotion and education aimed at improving health literacy within the community, supporting recovery & resilience. Strong autonomous clinical decision making whilst maintaining effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, primary & secondary care providers, community organizations, and whanau supports. Accurate clinical documentation, adherence to professional & legal standards, and commitment to culturally safe practice, particularly in partnership with Maori and other diverse populations, are integral to the position. Essential Qualifications Registered Health Professional (e.g. Social Worker, Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, Registered Nurse, Counsellor or equivalent). Ability to embrace new learnings and share current & existing pukenga (skills, expertise). Postgraduate qualification in relevant field. Mataora Graduate of Te Kurahuna. What we offer A supportive and collaborative work environment. Opportunities for professional development and supervision. The chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of whānau across Te Tairawhiti. EAP and wellbeing support services. Competitive salary and benefits. Must hold a current New Zealand Full Drivers Licence. 60 Day Trial Periods: In line with NZ employment legislation, employment terms include up to, but not longer than, 60 day trial periods. Further information is available upon request. Applicants must be eligible to work in Aotearoa, New Zealand. This is a permanent full‑time position based in Gisborne, with some travel within the region to deliver mental wellbeing wānanga and workshops. #J-18808-Ljbffr