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Job Availability: Registered Nurse - Te Whare Manaaki

Written by Brittany George | Apr 3, 2019 12:17:28 AM

Join the team at Canterbury District Health Board as a Registered Nurse and enjoy the beauty of New Zealand with a rich and rewarding career.

  • 1.0 FTE permanent full time position available.
  • Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC and mental health scope of practice.
  • Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a cohesive Multi-Disciplinary Team.

Our Purpose: Why we do it

When you work with the Canterbury District Health Board, you’re part of something very special. We plan, fund and deliver health services to the almost 600,000 New Zealanders that live in the Canterbury region. Our primary goal is to put people at the heart of everything we do.

The Team: What we do

Te Whare Manaaki is a Secure Forensic Unit. The unit is mixed and our staffing reflects this with the agreed gender ratio. The Forensic Service is a fulfilling and dynamic environment with opportunities to further your knowledge and expertise.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for professional and highly motivated Registered Nurse to join us and become part of a dynamic and cohesive team that strives to make a real difference in peoples lives. Add your expertise and enthusiasm to an energetic, dynamic and innovative multi-disciplinary team, case managing individuals to discover and develop their strengths towards optimum health and potential placement into a residential setting.

The Role: Where you fit in

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills along with a caring and compassionate nature will see you excel in this area.  We pride ourselves working as a team in collaboration and partnership with consumers and family/whanau and strive to work within our philosophy to develop therapeutic, supportive and empowering relationships with consumers, to enable them to achieve their personal goals and aspirations

Previous mental health experience is essential.  Excellent time management skills. A current NZ Driving Licence. The positions are based on a roster thus flexibility across all shifts is imperative. A comprehensive staff orientation package is provided. If you have a current NZ Registered Nursing Practising Certificate that includes a scope of practice for Mental Health then this could be the new career challenge for you.

Our Culture: What matters to us

Ko Te Whatu Manawa Tangata

Putting people at the heart of all we do 

Health is ultimately all about people. What’s important around here is the way we care for and respect others, the responsibility taken for delivering outcomes, and going about our work with integrity.

Belonging Here: Becoming part of our story

Being part of the Canterbury District Health Board, you will enjoy a fantastic benefits scheme, the opportunity for flexible working arrangements and ongoing focus on your career development.

If this role has sparked your interest but does not match your skills then please visit our careers website and have a look at our roles that better suit your expertise.

Please apply online, or contact us on Ritika.Uniyal@cdhb.health.nz

Applicants will be progressed as they apply, so if this sounds like you, please apply now! 

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