Registered Nurse - MHAS

Registered Nurse – District Addictions Service (OST)

Tararua | Permanent, full-time | 40 hours per week

• Make a meaningful difference for people and whānau in your community
• Develop specialist skills in addiction and mental health care
• Join a supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team

Benefits

• An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged

• A professional and supportive culture and team setting

• Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options

• Tailored wellness programmes

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.

About the Role

We are looking for a Registered Nurse who wants to undertake meaningful work with people whose lives can genuinely change through high-quality addiction and mental health care.

As part of the District Addictions Service, you will support people experiencing addiction and co-existing mental health challenges. You will complete comprehensive nursing assessments, develop and implement treatment plans, provide appropriate nursing interventions, and evaluate progress in partnership with whaiora, whānau and the wider healthcare team.

The role includes supporting people throughout their recovery journey, including the delivery of Opioid Substitution Treatment care. You will work both independently and collaboratively with addiction and mental health professionals to support positive and lasting outcomes.

About you

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Registration as a Comprehensive Nurse with a current New Zealand Annual Practising Certificate
• Experience or a strong interest in mental health and addiction services
• The ability to complete assessments and develop, implement and evaluate integrated plans of care
• Compassionate, respectful and culturally responsive communication skills
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its meaningful application within healthcare
• A current full driver licence and the ability to drive during the hours of darkness
• A commitment to ongoing professional training and development

About the Team/Service

The District Addictions Service supports people experiencing addiction and co-existing mental health challenges. The team works alongside whaiora, whānau, communities and other healthcare professionals to provide person-centred treatment and recovery support.

You will join a supportive multidisciplinary team committed to helping people achieve meaningful and sustainable changes in their lives.

Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua – MidCentral is a 350-bed hospital in the city of Palmerston North, Manawatū, a city in the Lower North Island of New Zealand. Palmerston North Hospital is a secondary hospital and offers most medical and surgical specialties with the exception of Cardiothoracic, Plastic and Neurosurgery. The hospital serves a local population of 180,000 but is the base for a regional head and neck oncology service which has responsibility for a population of 550,000 and draws patients from Whanganui, Taranaki, and Hawke's Bay.

Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees. We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

About the Location

Manawatū offers the perfect blend of city convenience and rural charm. Whether you're drawn to peaceful village life, vibrant townships, or the buzz of the city, you'll find your ideal lifestyle here. It's a family-friendly region that's easy to live in and even easier to love. The region is also home to excellent schools and two tertiary institutions: Massey University and the International Pacific College.

Outdoor enthusiasts are spoiled for choice—beaches, ski fields, lakes, and mountains are all within reach, along with fantastic hiking and mountain biking tracks. No traffic, an easy commute to work and a strong community feel, help achieve true work-life balance.

Our central location makes it easy to explore the rest of New Zealand, whether you're heading off on a road trip or catching a short flight.

For more information on living and working in the Manawatū:

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Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community**.** We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by the advertised date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Fran Bettridge

District Addictions Lead

Phone: 027 275 0840

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.