Posted 18 July, 2026
Registered Nurse Mental Health Inpatients
South Island - Canterbury Timaru and South Canterbury
Timaru, CAN, NZ
Full Time
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Job Description
Registered Nurse Mental Health Inpatients Registered Nurse Mental Health Inpatients Permanent Part Time Roles available - please advise your preference in your cover letter Timaru Hospital Campus Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence. About the Role Right now, we are looking for a Registered Nurse with lots of compassion and an interest in mental health to become part of the team here in Timaru. You will join our Inpatient multidisciplinary team, who use the 'Strengths Model' approach to assist client recovery. We hope you will make a difference in this positive team environment, where initiative is rewarded with active support allowing for high standards of service delivery. You will have time to invest in your clients and team and enjoy a well‑established structure which contributes to achieving the best outcomes for our clients. About You The role includes responsibility for inpatient clients identified with moderate to severe disorders who are in the acute stage, requiring a period of close observation/and/or intensive intervention where this is unable to be safely provided in the community. Input into comprehensive clinical assessments and the development of recovery / treatment plans is required. You must be a New Zealand Registered Nurse with current APC who enjoys working within a collaborative team environment. Mental health experience would be advantageous. Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the relevant Nursing Collective, and the PayScale, determined on relevant experience. If you have any questions regarding this role please contact Human Resources by phoning 03687-2230. CloseDate: OPEN and will close when a suitable candidate is found Job details Job Reference: Job Reference: AMAF6138774 Location: South Island - Canterbury - Timaru and South Canterbury #J-18808-Ljbffr