Working with Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau is about more than just a job. It's about enjoying coming to work every day, feeling challenged, trusted and supported, whilst enjoying living in a region that has a lifestyle unrivalled in New Zealand.

Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and holds stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Māori as Tāngata Whenua as the highest priority.

About the role

Achieving the best health outcomes for our patients starts with expecting the best from ourselves, and right now Te Whatu Ora is looking for an experienced and motivated Registered Nurse to join our Community Mental Health and Addictions team based in Kaitaia. This is a part time role (32 hours per week) and is fixed term until July 2023.

The primary function of this role is to provide nursing care in consultation and partnership with the patient/client/family/whānau, where the rights and needs of all people are acknowledged within the context of Te Tiriti o Waitangi

You will participate as an effective member of the wider organisation ensuring there is an integrated approach with supporting people in the Te Kokonga Hauora Sub Acute Unit.

Key Requirements

• Registered Nurse with a current Practicing Certificate
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate leadership qualities
• Good computer skills
• Work for an on-call roster
• Current drivers licence

Recent mental health and addictions experience is highly desirable.

We offer

• A supportive and progressive work environment
• Interesting and wide variety of work involved to keep you engaged and motivated
• Plenty of professional development opportunities
• Relocation package if applicable

A career with Te Whatu Ora will see you action meaningful change in the region we love, and in your professional development – all whilst enjoying everything the stunning Far North has to offer. You really can enjoy the best of both.

Our people live our Values:

Tangata I te tuatahi People First - People are central to all we do

Whakaute (tuku mana) Respect - We treat others as they would like to be treated

Manaaki Caring - We nurture those around us, and treat all with dignity and compassion

Whakawhitiwhiti korero Communication - We communicate safely, openly and with respect to promote clear understanding

Taumata teitei (hirangi) Excellence - Our attitude of excellence inspires success, competence, confidence and innovation

Vacancy No: NS22-417

Closes: 14 February 2023