Older Persons' Mental Health Services Nurse

1 day ago


Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand Southern District Health Board (New Zealand) 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.

This community-based role will see you working Monday to Friday, providing care for people over 65 years of age who are experiencing mental illness.

Your main responsibilities will include:

  • Embracing case management by providing group and individual work with clients.
  • Crafting strategies to create positive impacts with older people in a mental health environment.
  • Collaborating with Community Psychiatric Nurses and Nurse Practitioners to support Older Persons' Mental Health Services in the community.
  • Developing positive relationships with clients, families, and caregivers.
  • Contributing to improving patient lives through your expertise and passion for mental health care.

The ideal candidate will be a Registered Nurse with a current New Zealand Annual Practicing Certificate, and will have a warm and empathetic approach to their work.



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