Registered Nurse – Inpatient Mental Health (Wahi Oranga)

Acute through to rehab care
Great team!
Sense of humour welcome!

About the role
This is a 12-month fixed term, full time, position working a 4 on 2 off roster
We are looking for a Registered Nurses who would like to join our inpatient mental health team in Wahi Oranga at Nelson Hospital.
You will be joining a great team who are passionate about mental health and delivering a high standard of care. Our service provides inpatient care for acute through to rehabilitation. You will preferably have mental health experience and ideally have post graduate qualifications suitable to this practice area.
About you
It's essential that you have NZNC registration and practising certificate, with no conditions that exclude Mental Health Scope of Practice.
Required skills and knowledge include:
Well-developed interpersonal skills
Willingness to work across the Mental Health Inpatient Continuum

Knowledge of:
Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act, 1992
PPPR Act - Welfare Guardian
Sensory Modulation Principles in Mental Health
Mental status examinations and risk assessments.

About us
Nelson Marlborough Health (NMH) is the main health service provider for New Zealand's Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough regions, serving nearly 145,000 people across two main hospitals, public health and a range of community services. We provide a great place to work with professional development opportunities, job security, and workplace wellness programmes.
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What we offer
We offer a great team environment, flexibility with rostering and are supportive of professional development. Wahi Oranga is a large unit that provides intensive acute and rehabilitative cares. We strive to create a positive work environment that has a balanced and safe workload.
How to apply
For general enquiries please contact our recruitment team on ********** or 03 546 1274.
For role specific information please contact Stuart Marks, Charge Nurse Manager, ********** .
Keen to apply now, it's easy. Please fill in our online application form.
https://nmdhb.careercentre.net.nz
Ref: N19-133
Applications close: Sunday, 14th April (unless filled prior)