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Posted 25 August, 2026

Community Mental Health Nurse For Kapiti District

CGR Services
Wellington, WGN, NZ Full Time
Reference: 180af7f0f358b042

Job Description

Community Mental Health Nurse For Kapiti District New Zealand Government Kapiti Coast, North Island, NZ Location: Kapiti Health Centre Contract: Permanent Full Time (1.0 FTE) Mon-Fri 0830-1700hrs About the Role As a Community mental health nurse you will be working with the MDT consisting of Psychiatrists, Psychologist, Registered Nurses, Social worker and Admin staff. You will be allocated a caseload of clients who you will manage autonomously with the support of the MDT. Your days will be varied, and you will need to be flexible and be able to prioritise your caseload. You will have to respond to acute situations and manage these with the team support. You will be required to ensure that you manage the KPIs of the service. You will develop interface with other services and the local NGO's. You will be required to ensure your clinical practice is up to date with willingness to continue with education. About the Team/Service Location We are an adult community mental health team covering the Kapiti district, from Paekakariki to Peka Peka. We are an experienced team and made up of Psychiatrists, Psychologist, Mental health nurses, Social Worker and an Admin team. We welcome students and NESPs to our team. We see the population with moderate - severe mental illness and work closely with many different services. Our psychologist and other clinicians runs Psychology workshops on base for our service users who would benefit from this. We work closely with NGO's in the area and have a Respite house close by for our clients to use when appropriate. We are based alongside the Kapiti Health Centre, close to public transport and have free parking. With Transmission Gully close by, we are only a short drive from Porirua and Wellington. About you You will be a registered mental health nurse with appropriate training in mental health (ie NESP programme) You will have some post registration experience. You will be able to role model excellent care and practice. You will be a Team player with a good sense of humour and ability to work alongside all disciplines. Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. Are you ready to ignite your career in leadership? As a.This role is perfect for a passionate and experienced retail leader looking to accelerate their management career.You’ll play a pivotal role ... Show more You can help bring our villages to life!.At Summerset, from the moment we start developing a village, to when our residents call it home, it’s the passion and dedication of our people that brings o... Show more Permanent GP required for friendly, large practice.Purpose built, new building, great Nursing team,.Patients are a varied mix of demographic.Innovative practice, keep on top of tech equipment.Can w... Show more Permanent GP required for friendly, large practice.Purpose built, new building, great Nursing team,.Patients are a varied mix of demographic.Innovative practice, keep on top of tech equipment.Can w... Show more Permanent GP required for friendly, large practice.Purpose built, new building, great Nursing team,.Patients are a varied mix of demographic.Innovative practice, keep on top of tech equipment.Can w... Show more At dusk, we're all about igniting the spark of joy through our beautiful candles, home décor, inviting stores and knowledgeable team.With almost 150 stores across Australia and NZ and more on the h... Show more Join us and experience Bunnings from the other side of the counter!.Team discount at Bunnings and other Wesfarmers brands including Kmart.Access to over 100+ exclusive team member benefits across h... Show more #J-18808-Ljbffr

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