Registered Mental Health Nurse For Health Pasifika Community Mental Health Services - Adults

Please note this role is open only to current staff of Health NZ. Please do not apply if you are not currently employed by Health NZ

Location: Porirua

Contract: Full time (1 FTE), Fixed Term

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has come up to work with Pacific people, their families and the Pacific community. We are looking for an experience registered Nurse to join our specialist team to provide cultural and clinical mental health care for our Pacific people.

The role is fixed term to cover parental leave.

About the Team/Service Location

We are a small dynamic team working with Pacific people and families. We are a diverse team from different ethnic backgrounds, we share the same passion in delivering quality care. We are welcoming, culturally grounded, humorous, professional and outgoing.  Spiritual aspect is part of who we are within our work.

About you

We are looking for a registered Nurse with good communication skills and must be able to adapt and work collaboratively as a team.

You must be able to adapt to different ethnic groups, knowledge and understanding of Pacific health models and needs.  Have excellent time management and people skills.  You will be able to make community networks and have the ability to work under pressure. 

• Hold a current annual practicing certificate.
• Opportunities are provided in training to further develop within your role.
• Must have a full driver’s license.
• Meet police vetting requirements

Working at Health New Zealand

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.

How to Apply

Please note this role is open only to current staff of Health NZ. Please do not apply if you are not currently employed by Health NZ

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Marianne.Lovgren@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.

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