Registered Nurse - Inpatient Mental Health Unit

Registered Nurse - Inpatient Mental Health Unit Registered Nurse – Acute Mental Health Unit Southland Hospital, Permanent full time Salary Band - Step 2 - $81,683 to Step 7 - $106,739 pa pro-rata + kiwi-saver 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. About the Role The Inpatient Mental Health Unit is a 16-bed purpose-built facility that supports people from across Southland requiring acute mental health care and treatment. Our multi-disciplinary team works in close partnership with our community teams, and local education providers to facilitate a working environment that is supportive and reflects evidence of ongoing professional growth whilst meeting the needs of a diverse population with mental illness. About the Team/Service/ Location Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community. About you Our ideal candidate will have: Experience as a New Zealand Registered Nurses and hold a current APC A scope of practice that enables you to work in Mental Health. Holda full driver's licence. Previous Mental Health experience is an advantage 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr