Registered Nurse - Mental Health Inpatients

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 Nurse - Mental Health Inpatients Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern – Timaru, South Island Registered Nurse - Mental Health Inpatients Timaru Hospital 0.75 - 1.0 FTE 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 Responsibile for inpatient clients identified with moderate to severe disorders who are in the acute stage, requiring a period of close observation &/or intensive intervention where this is unable to be safely provided in the community. Invest in your clients and team and enjoy a well-established structure which contributes to achieving the best outcomes for our clients. Create comprehensive clinical assessments and development of recovery / treatment plans. Inpatient multidisciplinary team, use the “Strengths Model” approach to assist client recovery. About us Timaru is a special coastal port city in South Canterbury, famous for Caroline Bay's stunning beach, striking Edwardian bluestone architecture, and unique rolling hills formed by an ancient volcano. It blends a warm, family-friendly seaside vibe with rich heritage and easy access to the Southern Alps. Timaru Hospital is a vital regional facility in South Canterbury known for combining a community-focused, provincial scale with comprehensive secondary-level care, a 24-hour district trauma service, local oncology and critical care units, and a unique supportive lifestyle environment for its medical staff. The hospital provides secondary services to the district population of approximately 50,000 people, has 130 beds. About You You must be a New Zealand Registered Nurse with current APC Mental health experience would be advantageous. 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. Salary Range This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the relevant Nursing Collective, and the Pay Scale, determined on relevant experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr