Te whiwhinga mahi | The OpportunityThe position is:Full-time and part time, based at Te Whare Awhiora, Health NZ Te Whatu Ora Tairawhiti (Gisborne Hospital)Ideal for an applicant with a background in mental health nursingProvides opportunities for new learning in a dynamic and changing environment All candidates must be registered with the New Zealand Nursing Council and have a current Annual Practicing Certificate.What you'll do:Provide quality care for tangata whaiora experiencing distressImplement therapeutic and safe practices across unit (New purpose built facility early 2024)Liaise across the wider team and communityWork effectively with people with co-existing presentationsEngage well with people from a broad range of backgrounds We are looking for someone with the following traits:High level of creativity and a flexible mind-setEmpatheticExcellent clinical reasoning and ability to reflect on their practiceAbility to work well within the small, dedicated team - Exciting new building pending early 2024Practices in a manner that is culturally safeThe remuneration range for this role is $75,773 to $106,739 and is covered by the collective agreement: NZNO HNZ Collective agreement (******** )Position Description | Registered Nurse, Te Whare Awhiora 1.0 FTEKo wai matou | Our OrganisationSituated on the eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, Gisborne "Tairawhiti" – "The light shines on the water" is the first city in the world to see the rising sun of the new day. Our region offers vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands, with significant historical landmarks, natural wonders and a deep connection to Maori culture. We enjoy a pleasant climate, short commutes and a relaxed approach that creates a work-life offering that is enviable to most that are not yet here. Our lifestyle is about time. Te Whatu Ora Tairawhiti works to increase collaboration, strengthen leadership and accountability, and improve equity of access and outcomes across the health service. We're shifting the emphasis towards primary and community care allowing more people to be cared for close to home, and take a greater role in their own health and wellbeing.Our values form the acronym WAKA. They reflect our voyaging heritage, guiding us on our journey to create a healthier Tairawhiti by working together.Whakarangatira/enrich - Enriching the health of our community by doing our very best.Awhi/support - Supporting our turoro/patients their whanau/families, our community partners and each other.Kotahitanga/togetherness - Together we can achieve more.Aroha/compassion - Empathy, we care for people and people want to be cared for by us.Me pehea te tuku tono - How to ApplyTo complete an application please use the "apply now" link provided which will redirect you through our online career's portal. For successful applicants our mandatory process includes police vetting and health screening. Te Whatu Ora Tairawhiti are committed to improving Maori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Maori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.