Community Mental Health Nurse

2 weeks ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury Full time
Full Time, permanent position

  • Registered Nurse with the Nursing Council of New Zealand, with a current APC, must have a mental health scope of practice.


 Monday
  • Friday, Day shifts

Mō te tūnga | About the role


The Rural Adult Community Psychiatric Service has an exciting opportunity for a registered nurse with mental health experience to join their community team.

The Rural team provides an assessment and treatment service for tāngata whaiora (consumers) experiencing mental illnesses and works closely with their whānau (family) - both in the community and alongside inpatient services.

It is a sought-after position due to the Rural nature of the work.


The Rural team covers an area between the Clarence River (Kaikoura) to the north and down to the Rakaia River in the South.

You will be embedded in a supportive multi-disciplinary team based at Fergusson Building at Hillmorton Hospital. The position will involve travel using a Te Whatu-Ora vehicle.

You may be asked to cover the Kaikoura area which involves a slightly longer day usually on a fortnightly basis if you were assigned that area.


Pehea | About You
We are looking for a professional and highly motivated nurse to join our team.

To be successful in our team you will need to display a positive attitude and enthusiasm for this area of work, you will enjoy being part of a committed and diverse multi-disciplinary team, you will work in collaboration with a group of professionals that recognises the importance of providing quality care and services to their patients, friends and whānau.

Interacting with a variety of stakeholders, you will have an ability to effectively manage and prioritise a caseload in a case management position.


  • You will work within a multidisciplinary team, and in collaboration with our tāngata whaiora and their family/whanau, primary care, community supports and our inpatient teams.
  • It is essential that you have the ability to think on your feet, triage and prioritise your tāngata whaiora's needs appropriately, and in a timely manner.
  • You will case manage a caseload of tāngata whaiora who you will proactively engage with and support to engage with their treatment and other holistic supports.
  • Highly developed risk assessment is important as is your ability to develop effective rapport with people who may be mentally unwell or distressed.
  • Assessment, development of treatment plans and liaising with whanau and other carers, NGOs, police, probation and other services is all part of the Community Mental Health Nurse role.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
In order to be successful in this role, the following is required:

  • Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC and mental health scope
  • Ideally, but not essential, 2+ years' experience working within any area of mental health
  • Have a full New Zealand driver's license
  • Knowledge of and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and relationship building
  • Thrives in a fastpaced environment in a varied role

Mō mātou | About Us
Specialist Mental Health Services are an interdisciplinary team that forms part of Te Whatu Ora - Waitaha Canterbury. We are committed to working and partnering with tāngata whaiora and their whānau.

Constantly striving to work within our philosophy; we develop therapeutic, supportive and empowering relationships with our consumers, enabling them to achieve their personal goals and aspirations.


_ Applicants will only be progressed after the closing date: Thursday 18th January 2024_
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