Registered or Enrolled Nurse Older Persons Mental Health

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. Registered or Enrolled Nurse Older Persons Mental Health Registered or Enrolled Nurse Older Persons Mental Health Registered Nurse, Older Persons Mental Health Permanent part time 0.5FTE (40 hours a fortnight), based at Alexandra Hospital Richmond Nelson. 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 Older Persons' Mental Health Inpatient Unit at Alexandra Hospital, provides psychiatric and geriatric care for the older members of our community. We aspire to provide high quality inpatient care to patients with acute mental health needs and/or complex age-related health conditions. We work in partnership with our patients, their families, the clinical team and community carers and supports to achieve the best possible health outcomes. The role works 8-hour rotating shifts on a 2-on, 4-off roster pattern, Monday to Sunday. About the Team/Service/Location Older Person's Mental Health is growing and developing service providing physical and mental health professional development opportunities for the right applicant. You will be joining a great team that values teamwork and is committed to supporting the best possible health outcomes for our elderly patients. You will work alongside our multidisciplinary team consisting of specialist nurses, health care assistants, occupational therapist, physio, social worker, psychiatrist and psychologist. About You You will have current NCNZ registration and practising certificate, with no conditions that exclude Mental Health Scope of Practice, and a minimum of one year's post-registration nursing experience is desirable. You will have knowledge of: Physical and mental disorders commonly experienced in older persons Contemporary treatment approaches including person-centred and trauma informed care, sensory modulation, and non-pharmacological interventions Therapeutic use of psychiatric medications Holistic mental health and risk assessment and care planning Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act, 1992 PPPR Act - Welfare Guardianship Your skills will include: Well-developed interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary team Ability to work effectively with patients who have challenging behaviours 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr