Registered Nurse - Mental Health Crisis Team

Registered Nurse - Mental Health Crisis Team Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Waitemata – Auckland, North Island Registered Nurse Mental Health Flexible Crisis Team Permanent, Full-timerole Rostered shifts: 0800 2300, seven days a week Based at Liaison Psychiatry, North Shore Hospital but will be deployed within the acute continuum of care in the emergency departments (North shore and Waitakere) and Community Acute mental health teams (Rodney, Northshore and Waitakere) Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders. At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waitematā, we are committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation. We are looking for people that share our values by providing thebest care for everyone. We understand how important it is to know that what you do counts, and to feel a sense of achievement and satisfaction in your work. About the role The Flexible Crisis Team (Flexi Team) supports crisis mental health care through resource deployment to clinical areas within the acute continuum of care; Mental Health ED/ Liaison Services and Community Acute Crisis Teams. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic, flexible and multi-disciplinary team working full time rostered shifts across 7 days a week. This is a fast-paced work environment, providing rapid, skilled intervention to to tāngata whai I te ora experiencing an acute deterioration of mental state.Excellent communication skills and flexibility are a must, as are high levels of energy and enthusiasm. The successful candidate will be competent in comprehensive mental state and risk assessments, including suicide and violence risk evaluations to determine any imminent safety needs and appropriate levels of care.Knowledge of the role and function of a Duly Authorised Officer would be an advantage; however, training can be provided. About You Registered Nurse with a current APC and scope to work in mental health At least 3 years Mental Health nursing experience preferably within an acute mental health setting. Our Values At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waitematā we are driven by our values everyone matters, with compassion, connected and better, best, brilliant. We are committed to living up to these values to give you the right balance of autonomy, support, development, encouragement and aroha. For more information about the position, please contact Sarah-Jane Reweti (Clinical Nurse Director) atSarah-Jane ******@waitematadhb.govt.nz, and for more information about our recruitment process, please contact Abigail Sana-Matic, Recruitment Consultant viaemail. Job Number: WDHB21122 Closing Date: 12 May 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr