Registered Nurse - Te Puna Waiora

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. 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 As a registered nurse, you will play a valuable role in the multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include key-working, risk assessment, building of treatment plans, administration of medication, and occasionally the delivery of therapeutic groups. You will work alongside other mental health professionals to provide client centred, trauma informed care. About the Team/Service/Location Our team consists of nurses (enrolled and registered nurses), psychiatric assistants, a social worker, occupational therapist and our inpatient psychiatrists and registrars. We can offer you a welcoming and supportive environment with a team that is committed to ensuring you are successful in your role. We will also provide a comprehensive orientation process when you start so that you become familiar not only with our service but also the wider mental health sector in Taranaki. About You Successful candidates will have: A current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) in New Zealand Experience in, and passion for, working with whai ora experiencing significant mental health distress Minimum of 2 years experience in the Mental Health sector Adept skills at building rapport, assessing risk and assisting to whai ora to build wellness plans Exceptional interpersonal, communication & relationship building skills Flexibility to work autonomously as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team Understanding and application of the principles of the treaty of Waitangi, with a culturally safe and appropriate approach to practice Display enthusiasm to embrace new ideas and innovative thinking towards service delivery. Working at Health New Zealand 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. Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position. Applications close on 4 September. #J-18808-Ljbffr