Registered Nurses - Ward 10a Special Needs Unit

• Intellectual Disability Service, Wakari Hospital, Dunedin
• Salary band - $75,773 - $106,739 p.a pro-rata and KiwiSaver
• Permanent, full and part-time positions

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

The Intellectual Disability Service (IDS) is part of the Specialist Mental Health Services based at Wakari Hospital, high above Dunedin.

This role will:

• collaborate with the multidisciplinary team comprising of Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Mental Health Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists and Psychiatrists
• develop your clinical skills on a shift-by-shift basis
• Work alongside patients in a complex environment to meet their identified needs in a multi-disciplinary setting
• emphasise the delivery of safe client focused care in an ever-changing dynamic setting
• encompass acute care of patients recently admitted as well as the continuing care and rehabilitation of patients with complex needs
• collaborate closely with the Charge Nurse Manager, Associate Charge Nurse and the Clinical Nurse Specialist.

About the Team/Service/Location

Health New Zealand - 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.

About you

To be successful in this role you must:

• hold New Zealand Nursing Council registration and have a current APC
• hold a scope of practice that allows you to work in Mental Health or Intellectual Disabilities (more information can be found at http://www.nursingcouncil.org.nz/Nurses/Scopes-of-practice)
• have current eligibility (citizenship, residency or work visa) to live and work in New Zealand
• be positive with exceptional communication skills
• have a passion for supporting people from admission to discharge.

See position description.

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.

How to apply

To apply please click 'apply now'. All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 9 June 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mikayla Hamilton mikayla.hamilton@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website