Enrolled Nurses - Intellectual Disability Service

About the Company Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders, grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We pride ourselves on our dedication to providing excellent healthcare and improving the health of our diverse communities. With the largest geographical coverage among New Zealand's regions, we serve approximately 350,000 people and recognize that our passionate staff are crucial to achieving our goals. About the Role We are currently seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Enrolled Nurse to join our team in Ward 10a, a Medium Secure Forensic Intellectual Disability Inpatient Ward at Wakari Hospital in Dunedin. This role is a permanent part-time position at 0.6 FTE. In this position, you will work across both the Ward and a four-bed step-down unit known as the Cottage. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team that includes registered nurses, enrolled nurses, mental health assistants, occupational therapists, psychologists, and psychiatrists. We are particularly interested in candidates with mental health or intellectual disability nursing experience, but we also welcome new graduates who will benefit from our Enrolled Nurse Transition into Practice programme. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your clinical skills while providing safe, client-focused care in a dynamic environment. You will be working closely with the associate charge nurse manager, clinical nurse specialist, and registered nurses to meet the identified needs of our patients. About the Team/Service/Location Our team at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern is dedicated to improving, promoting, and protecting the health of our region. We take pride in the services we provide, and we are seeking like-minded individuals to join us in our mission. Our diverse community presents unique challenges, and we believe that our workforce should reflect this diversity to better serve our population. About You The ideal candidate for this position will be an experienced enrolled nurse with a strong skill set and the ability to work effectively within your scope of practice. To succeed in this role, you will need strong written and verbal communication skills, along with a genuine passion for supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities throughout their care journey, from admission to discharge. Candidates must be registered as an enrolled nurse with the Nursing Council of New Zealand (NCNZ) and hold a current practicing certificate. Benefits Working at Health New Zealand offers you the opportunity to be part of a diverse and inclusive workforce dedicated to excellent healthcare. We welcome applications from individuals across all backgrounds, including Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply If you are interested in this opportunity, please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Tuesday, 15 July 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please reach out to Mikayla Hamilton at mikayla.hamilton@tewhaturora.govt.nz. We will be reviewing applications as they come in and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date. Please note that we only accept online applications submitted through our website.