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Posted 20 August, 2026

Registered Nurse - Acute Mental Health Inpatient

New Zealand Government
Wellington, WGN, NZ Full Time
Reference: 2d8530eed915dc54

Job Description

Registered Nurse - Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Hospital Permanent, Full - time and Part - time available What we offer Rewarding Career Be part of a team that saves lives and improves health outcomes daily. Job Security & Growth Enjoy long - term career stability in an essential and ever - growing industry. Flexible Work Schedules Multiple shift options to fit your lifestyle, including part - time and full - time roles. Career Advancement Access ongoing training, professional development, and opportunities for growth. Team - Oriented Environment Collaborate with passionate professionals in a supportive and diverse workplace. Impactful Work Make a real difference in patients' lives and contribute to community well - being. 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 Are you looking for a Nursing role in mental health where you can, and will, deliver a purpose with wide-reaching benefits to those who need them most? We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, mental health nursing. A level of physical fitness is required for this position and please do contact the unit for further advice on requirements. We are looking for high standards of care for our clients and hope to modernise our service through the care we provide. About the Team/Service/Location Our Intensive Mental Health Service provides assessment, care and treatment to people experiencing acute mental illness across an acute inpatient facility and a step - down facility. We have a dynamic forward - thinking team who rise to the challenges in their day - to - day work. There is no doubt that our Nurses in Mental Health are charting the course for the rest of the country. Hawkes Bay is a region that makes our lofty goals really achievable - the populations big enough to give scale to the initiatives, but small enough to allow for penetration. Its also a region with a number of communities who really need our help, and Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, Te Matau a Māui, Hawkes Bay is absolutely determined to improve the lives of those residents. For more information on living and working in Hawkes Bay click HERE About you To be considered for this role you will need: Registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand as a Registered Nurse Demonstrated time management skills Demonstrated ability to work within a team Excellent communication skills Significant experience in mental health with a demonstrated high level of clinical expertise in comprehensive assessment in, Mental Health, Risk Assessment and Physical Health Working at Health New Zealand We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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