Registered Mental Health Nurse For Regional Rehabilitation Inpatient Unit- T&#257ne Mahuta

Kenepuru Hospital/PoriruaFull-timePosted Oct 29, 2026

Job description

Location: Ratonga Rua O Porirua Campus, Porirua (intensiverehabilitation

  • Tane Mahuta). Contract: Permanent, Full Time ( 1 FTE) rostered &rotation - 4 days on, 2 days off. Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora isfirmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated toserving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we'rebuilding a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability,wh&#257nau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

The Registered Nurse (RN) role workingat Tane Mahuta, Regional Rehabilitation Services, Central Regional Forensic& Rehabilitation Psychiatric Inpatient Units, Te Korowai-Wh&#257riki isrequired to have mental health nursing experience. The RN practices within a multi-disciplinaryteam; fosters a person-centred approach, inclusive of whanau participation,that supports individually identified goals within the rehabilitationframework.

The RN is part of a Team. Nursing approach that commits to enhanced communication, increased patientsatisfaction and patient care; research and utilisation of current bestpractice principles; supporting change implementation and ongoing enhancementfor service quality improvement and patient safety. The RN is a key part of the team'sinvolvement in change.

The RN workinghours will be rostered and rotating and may work across the DHB as required dueto patient safety and workforce necessities.About the. Team/Service Location Tane Mahuta is an open rehabilitationmental health unit for up to 34 people within Te Korowai Wh&#257riki's. Rehabilitation Service. This is aregional innovative supportive service working with tangata whai ora insupporting their journey with a multi-disciplinary team approach.

We advocate for best practice, sharing ofideas, and the continuum of change management processes to align with ourvision.About you You will need to be able to workcollaboratively within a team; be able to support Mental Health Support Workers(MHSW) under your direction and delegation; carry out and assist MHSW's toundertake care activities.

You willbring your active listening skills, solution focus approach to fosteringtangata whai ora to achieve their identified goals within their pathwayjourney. You will have the ability totake on new learning where required to support your role within the team aswell as have good communication skills with your team members, tangata whai oraand their wh&#257nau.

You will be proactive in ensuring all nursing leddocumentation reflects a person centered approach and promotes the enhancementof independence. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of clinicianswho are committed to promoting excellent public relations through positiveinteractions with tangata whai ora, wh&#257nau and their communities.

You must also hold:- CurrentNZ RN APC

  • Meetpolice vetting requirements- Afull NZ Driver License- Experienceworking in Mental Health settings Working at Health. New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare forthe people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. Our people are at the heart ofeverything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers andhonouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversityand welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages,ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverseand inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service ourcommunity. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus onM&#257ori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. How to Apply To apply please click 'apply now.'All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal. Ifyou have any questions about the role, please contact [email protected]. We will reviewapplications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, beforethe closing date of this advertisement.

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