Registered Nurse Kennedy Unit

2 weeks ago


Christchurch, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury Full time

0.94 FTE, fixed term position available until 24/11/2025
- A registered nurse, with a mental health scope of practice
- Previous experience working with drug abuse and addiction is desirable

**Mō te tūnga | About the role**

Based at Hillmorton Hospital, Kennedy is a 6-bed inpatient unit providing specialist medical withdrawal management and stabilisation for people across the South Island seeking treatment for alcohol and /or substance dependence.

We are seeking an engaged and motivated Registered Nurse, who will work collaboratively with a consumer centered approach to add value, expertise and energy to this stable and cohesive team.

**Pehea | About You**

You will have exceptional communication, interpersonal skills and a commitment to quality patient care and education. You will build successful relationships with consumers and their families/whanau, which will be key to your success in this role and will enable you to achieve optimum outcomes. You will be reliable and conscientious and have a genuine interest in this exciting specialty within mental health.

Previous experience in mental health, and specific experience working with alcohol and drug addictions is desirable.

This is a fixed term 0.94 FTE role available until 24/11/2025, that follow a 4 days on, 2 days off roster pattern (encompassing a rotating roster of morning, afternoon and night shifts).

**Mō mātou | About Us**

Specialist Mental Health Services are an interdisciplinary team that forms part of Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora - Canterbury | Waitaha. 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.

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