Posted 22 July, 2026
RN Wahi Oranga Nelson Casual
New Zealand Government
Nelson, NSN, NZ
Full Time
Reference: c5a9188b0d4bad46
Job Description
Registered Nurse – Wāhi Oranga Mental Health Inpatient Unit – Nelson Hospital. Casual position working Monday to Sunday, available for all shifts. About the Role We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Registered Nurse who would like to join our multi‑disciplinary inpatient mental health team on a temporary basis. Our service provides inpatient care for acute through to rehabilitation. About the Team/Location We’re a great team passionate about mental health and delivering a high standard of care. We offer a great team environment, supportive of professional development, and strive to create a positive work environment with balanced and safe workloads. We do great work and need a great team to help us deliver. About you You are a NZ Registered Nurse with the confidence to work autonomously and the resilience to manage a busy workload. You are culturally aware and keen to reduce barriers to accessing services for our Māori clients. You are driven to work in a pro‑active manner, embrace change and development. Well‑developed interpersonal skills. Willingness to work across the Mental Health Inpatient Continuum. Knowledge of Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act, 1992 PPPR Act – Welfare Guardian Sensory Modulation Principles in Mental Health Mental status examinations and risk assessments Diversity and Inclusion Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent health care 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr