Own and deliver nursing care within Tupu Ake peer-led mental health service in Papatoetoe, Auckland

Registered Nurse

Bring your lived experience with mental health and/or addiction to inspire our Tāngata Whaiora in their recovery journey.

As a leading mental health and addiction service in Aotearoa, we empower individuals to live full lives in their communities. Prioritising mental health while aiming for overall well-being, we foster strong whānau connections. Our commitment to personalised support is reflected in our 'whatever it takes' wairua and spirit.

The Benefits

  • Increased Employer Kiwisaver contribution
  • Fifth Week of Annual Leave after 12 months
  • 2x paid well-being days a year
  • HealthNow Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whanau
  • Holiday programme assistance
  • Perk & Perk Plus discount app

The Role

We are looking for a Registered Nurse to join our Auckland peer-led acute service that offers an alternative to hospital admission for those people experiencing acute mental distress. Tupu Ake, our peer-led service in South Auckland, was one of the first mental health and wellbeing peer support services of its kind in New Zealand. Our beautiful 1912 villa in Papatoetoe has always been a place of healing and rest. It was initially a homestead, then a convent, and a rest home, before being renovated for Pathways in 2008, becoming Tupu Ake. The peaceful, park-like garden provides a quiet setting away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

You will need to have a scope of practice to work in mental health and utilise your clinical nursing skills to support our guests in their recovery. This is a full-time position. You will be working Friday – Monday, alternating AM & PM shifts weekly. Based in Papatoetoe, Auckland. AM shift: 7am – 3:30pm PM shift: 3pm – 11:30pm

6 core values of Peer Support: Mutuality, Experiential knowledge, Self-determination, Participation, Equity, Hope and well-being.

You'll also have:

  • Must have a New Zealand Registered Health Professional with a current practising certificate
  • Comprehensive and/or psychiatric scope, and the ability to work within the field of mental health.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and oral and excellent organisational skills
  • Hold a full clean New Zealand driver's licence
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to learn new computer programmes and skills
  • Knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Closing Date: Monday 16th November. Please note, this role may close early if a suitable candidate is found.

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