Registered Nurse - Te Puna Waiora

Registered Nurse Te Puna Waiora

Acute Mental Health Inpatient Unit

2 x 0.7 FTE Permanent positions

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.

Preference will be given to graduate nurses

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join our Inpatient Mental Health Team at Taranaki Base Hospital.

Are you interested in working with adults experiencing mental health distress making a difference in their lives and future wellbeing? Do you have a passion for mental health nursing and supporting clients through their recovery process.

Key aspects of this role are:

Completing mental state assessments. Therapeutic engagement to promote recovery. Supporting medication and physical health management.

Our team culture is nurturing in nature, and we are supportive of active learning, both practically and academically. We are passionate about improving health outcomes for people entering our unit.

If you are interested in joining a dedicated team with a high focus on the values of partnership, courage, empowerment, people matter and safety, this may be the position for you.

If you are interested in joining a dedicated team with a high focus on the values of compassion, all one team, responsiveness, and excellence in service development, this may be the position for you.

Please click here to view the position description

About the Team/Service/ Location

At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Taranaki we are committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation within a supportive team of healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive care to our patients.

We believe having workforce that is diverse and inclusive, we are a pro-equity Health Organisation, and this means that we will be better positioned to understand and serve our community.

When you choose to work with us, we will offer you:

A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department

Access to clinical training and education

Up to date facilities, Have a look at

Project Maunga - our New Facilities currently under construction check this out on our website http://www.tdhb.org/maunga.shtml

Opportunities to participate on local project and regional collaboration teams

Professional development

For more information on living and working in Taranaki click here

About you

Successful candidates must have:

Acute mental health inpatient experience. Well established mental state and risk assessment skills. Experience using talking therapy techniques and proven de-escalation skills. A valid Annual Practicing Certificate with Nursing Council of New Zealand.

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 Maori, 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 Friday 10 April 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact the recruitment team at TK-hr.recruitment@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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