• Full time role + Based in Lower Hutt
• Extra annual leave + Paid wellbeing days + Increased KiwiSaver contribution
• Menal Health Nursing in an alternative care option + Grow your career within the Mental health sector

Work in a unique mental health setting: Deliver intensive care, therapeutic programs, short-term interventions + achieve best health outcomes for tangata whai ora.

Pathways | Mō mātou
As a leading mental health and addiction service in Aotearoa, we empower individuals to live full lives in their communities. Prioritising mental health while aiming for overall well-being, we foster strong whānau connections. Our commitment to personalised support is reflected in our 'whatever it takes' wairua and spirit.

The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

• Fifth week of Annual leave (after 12 months employment)
• Paid Wellbeing days (2 per year)
• Increased KiwiSaver contribution
• Holiday programme assistance
• Perk + Perk plus discount app
• Income continuance plan
• Wise Group House, contents, and car insurance plan
• Specsavers discount
• Discounted premiums with Southern Cross
• Financial risk and planning review
• EAP Employee Assistance Programme

The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi
This Registered Nurse role is based in our Acute Alternative Hutt Day service which provides an alternative care option to traditional hospital settings for people in mental distress, with high mental health support needs.

Some of your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Deliver a range of one-on-one and group therapeutic programmes of intensive short-term interventions.
• Supporting and advocating for them with their mental health/addiction and social needs, both in their home and our community day space.
• Use nursing knowledge and skills to assess, plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate tāngata whai ora/taiohi/whānau health needs.
• Provide direct nursing care for whai ora or taiohi to achieve best health outcomes.
• Educate and provides information to whai ora/taiohi/whānau to improve knowledge of illness, self-management and prevention of complications and promotion of recovery.

Hours include: Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 5 pm, with an afterhours on call component

About You | Mōu
You will be:

• A NZ Registered Nurse with a current annual practicing certificate within mental health scope of practice.
• Have a demonstrated commitment to continuing personal and professional development within RN scope of practice.
• Have knowledge of mental health nursing theory, practice, legal boundaries, and ethical concerns.

Closing date | Rā Katinga: 11th October 2023. Please note, this advert may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found before the closing date. 

Position Description: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Registered-Nurse-PD-2023.pdf

Contact: Recruitment@wisegroup.co.nz for any queries

For further information, visit our website www.pathways.co.nz

Pathways is committed to healthy lifestyles and actively supports a smoke free environment. We encourage people with experience of mental illness to apply.

Some health and disability sector employers may require workers to be vaccinated. This is because workers come into close contact with people likely to get seriously ill if they get COVID-19. Having undertaken a thorough health and safety analysis with regards to Covid-19, we have determined that vaccination is required for our workforce (two primary doses and at least one booster).

All new appointees into Pathways require background checking. Under the requirements of the Children's Act 2014, new employees that are identified as coming under this act are required to undergo further safety checks as part of the recruitment process. 

Note: The Criminal History Check is Exempt from The Clean Slate Act. In other words, the Clean Slate Act does not apply to this position. Please declare any offences (even outside 7 years) in your application.