Posted 21 August, 2026
Inpatient Mental Health Nurse (RN/EN) - 0.8 FTE Fixed-Term
Taranaki District Health Board
Wellington, WGN, NZ
Full Time
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Job Description
The Taranaki Base Hospital is seeking an Enrolled Nurse or Registered Nurse to join the Inpatient Mental Health Team, covering maternity leave from 5 Oct 2026 to 30 Apr 2027. This 0.8 FTE fixed-term role involves mental state assessments, therapeutic engagement, and supporting medication and physical health management. Applicants should have well‑established mental state and risk assessment skills, experience with talking therapies and de‑escalation, and hold a valid Annual Practicing #J-18808-Ljbffr