Registered Nurse - Napier Community Mental Health and Addictions Service

Registered Nurse - Napier Community Mental Health and Addictions Service

Registered Nurse - Community Mental Health & Addictions - Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Hospital

Permanent, Part Time, 64 hours per fortnight (0.8 FTE)

A meaningful opportunity to work in the community, supporting tangata whaiora and whānau to achieve better mental health and wellbeing outcomes.

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.

About the Role

As a Registered Nurse - Community Mental Health & Addictions, you will deliver high-quality, person-centred care within the community setting. You’ll manage your own caseload, working closely with tangata whaiora to undertake comprehensive assessments, develop care plans, and provide ongoing support tailored to individual needs.

This is a varied and autonomous role where you’ll build strong relationships with clients and whānau, provide education and support, and work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team and wider community services. You’ll play a key role in supporting recovery, promoting independence, and contributing to improved long-term outcomes.

About the Team/Service/Location

Our Community Mental Health and Addiction Services - North (Napier) team provides support to people in the community, working alongside whānau and partner agencies to deliver integrated, recovery-focused care. You’ll be part of a collaborative, supportive team committed to equity and culturally responsive practice.

About You

As a Registered Nurse, you will bring:

• Current NZ Nursing Council registration with a valid practising certificate
• Recent community mental health and/or addiction nursing experience
• Relevant postgraduate qualification in mental health or addiction (or working towards)
• Strong assessment, caseload management, and communication skills
• A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improving equitable health outcomes

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 Māori, 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 25 July 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact vacancies@hbdhb.govt.nz.

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.