• • Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Whanganui District  
  • Te Awhina
  • Permanent, Full-time

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

As Clinical Nurse Manager you will provide clinical and professional leadership to our inpatient, acute Mental Health Ward, Te Awhina.

You will be an existing leader within Mental Health and Addictions services with a strong focus on partnership with tangata whai ora, whanau and community, including iwi providers.  This role primarily focuses on adult inpatient mental health, bringing together community and inpatient teams under one service manager.

About the Team/Service/ Location

We work ‘from the mountain to the sea” and cover the geographical area including Waimarino, Taihape, South Rangitikei and Whanganui.

Te Awhina is an acute 12 bed, adult Mental Health ward, including three Intensive Psychiatric Care (IPC) beds based on the Whanganui Hospital campus.

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About you

We are looking for an exceptional individual with a minimum of five years Mental Health experience, and up to date knowledge of best practice.  You will have experience with leadership, change management, moving teams to least restrictive practice and ‘humanising' culture, in line with the Mental Health Act amendments. 

The successful applicant will have a current annual practising certificate and will have proven success in operational and budgetary oversight as well as professional leadership of services. You will display commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Pae Ora.

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 14 May 2025.  If you have any questions about the role, please contact Stacey Howes at jobs@wdhb.org.nz.

For more information about this exciting role, please contact one of the following:

Maurice.chamberlain@wdhb.org.nz Chief Nurse

Louise.allsopp@wdhb.org.nz Director of Community Services, Mental Health and Addiction Services

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