Wakari Hospital (Dunedin)
Salary Band – $72,061 - $95,340 p.a prorata + Kiwisaver
- Permanent role – 0.8 FTE (32 hours per week)
- Join us as we change the future of healthcare in Southern NZ
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Ward 9C is a busy open 16 bed inpatient facility comprising of 2 acute youth beds and 14 acute adult beds with dedicated staff providing 24 hour care. The service caters to clients who have been assessed as requiring a period of increased assessment, investigations and/or interventions that cannot be safely provided for in the community. Admissions come via Community Mental Health Teams or the Emergency Psychiatric Service, and cover of all the major psychiatric diagnoses.
See position description.
Mō te tūranga | About the role
Mōu ake | About you
Are you a Registered Nurse with recent Mental Health nursing experience looking for a new opportunity? We have a position available working rostered shifts. As a Registered Nurse in Ward 9c you will provide care for patients with the full range of general adult mental health disorders, including youth, mothers and babies, and eating disorders.
We are particularly interested in hearing from applicants who are dynamic, innovative and wish to join a service that is committed to high standards of practice and supports ongoing professional development.
The role is busy and diverse and will require someone who has a good general mental health background with experience in the acute mental health sector.
If you are keen to make a difference and join us in facilitating our group programme as well as working in partnership with individuals, this could be the role for you.
Candidates must be New Zealand Registered Nurses and hold a current APC as well as a scope of practice that enables you to work in Mental Health. You will also require a full drivers licence.
If this sounds like you, then apply now!
Painga | Benefits
- Continuous support for career development
- Subsidised gym membership and discounted health insurance
- Free on-site parking and only 10 – 15 minute commute from anywhere in the City
- to discounted staff holiday accommodation and a range of retail & entertainment discounts
- Affordable housing – you can still achieve your lifestyle dreams
Mō mātou | About us
Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.
A lifestyle that is hard to beat! Dunedin is a wonderful place for families, with great educational facilities (primary through tertiary) and many activities available for all ages. Some of New Zealand’s most famous national parks, ski fields and wineries are within easy driving distance. To find out more about living here please click the following link: https://www.dunedinnz.com/. There’s literally something for everyone. Check out https://southernhealthcareers.nz/ for what the region and we can offer you and your whanau.
Utu whānui |Salary range
This role belongs to the NZNO Collective Agreement and falls between the step 1 ($66,570 p.a) and Step 7 ($95,340 p.a pro-rata)
Rā mōnehu |Closing Date: Friday 14 July 2023
Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don’t delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.
Tono ināianei | Apply now
We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/
For further information please contact Caroline Godfrey, Recruitment Advisor, caroline.godfrey@southerndhb.govt.nz
If you currently work for Te Whatu Ora- Health New Zealand - Southern , please apply for this role via our internal careers site, found here: Pulse > Applications > Corporate > SuccessFactors
Pre-Employment checks
In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to:
- Occupational Health Assessment
- Police Vetting / Ministry of Justice safety checks
- Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)
- COVID-19 vaccination
