Registered Nurse at Ember Korowai Takitini

Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Registered Nurse, Clinical Expertise, Care Coordination, Medication Management, Person-Centred Care, Recovery-Focused, Trauma-Informed Approaches, Culturally Responsive Approaches, Mental Health Nursing, Addiction Services, Client-Centred Approach, Strengths-Based Approach, Cognitive Remediation, Psychosocial Rehabilitation

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Registered Nurse Permanent, Full-time (40 hours per week) Service operates 24 hours, 7 days a week on a rotating roster Based in Rotorua Pay is in line with Nurses pay equity as funded for NGO's (starting pay step is dependent on number of years since first registered in NZ) About Ember Korowai Takitini | Nga Matapono Ember Korowai Takitini blends professional expertise and lived experience to offer a range of services and supports for anyone with mental health, addiction or intellectual disability needs At Ember we support people to live the lives they choose and we challenge the systems that hold them back. We desire a society that better understands and responds to mental distress, addiction and intellectual disability Ember offers: Additional leave, including recreation days and study leave A comprehensive Health & Wellbeing programme, including health checks, flu vaccinations, and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), and more Training opportunities for upskilling, personal & professional development, and career progression. The opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day in a values-led organisation About The Service | Ko Te Whare O Toro Mai a Ringa Toro Mai a Ringa is a unique and vital partnership between Ember Korowai Takitini and Lakes DHB, delivered under the Te Ara Tauwhirotanga model of care. Located in the heart of Rotorua, this community-based residence provides intensive, wraparound support for people with complex mental health needs that go beyond the usual scope of residential services. Meaning "outstretched hands," Toro Mai a Ringa represents a place of welcome, safety, and opportunity. It is a space where tāngata whaiora from across the Lakes rohe are supported to rebuild their lives and take confident steps back into their community. With a focus on connection, dignity, and recovery, Toro Mai a Ringa extends not just a hand, but a pathway towards hope and healing. About The Role | Nga Mahi We are looking for a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse to join our multidisciplinary team. This is a hands-on, relationship-focused role where you will provide clinical expertise, coordinate care, and support whaiora to achieve their goals and regain independence. In this role, you will: Deliver safe, person-centred, recovery-focused nursing care Work collaboratively with support workers and clinical partners Complete assessments, develop care plans, and monitor wellbeing Provide medication management and clinical oversight Coordinate (key work) a group of whaiora, including entry, reviews, meetings, planning, and exit Support whaiora and whānau using trauma-informed and culturally responsive approaches You will have | Nga Pukenga Registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a current APC Full NZ Drivers Licence NZ residency/citizenship or a valid work visa enabling you to work full-time A client-centred, strengths-based, recovery-focused approach Experience with nursing in mental health and/or addiction services settings Knowledge of mental health rehabilitation approaches (e.g., cognitive remediation, psychosocial rehabilitation), experience working with co-occurring addictions and/or cognitive difficulties, and knowledge of Māori health approaches (preferred) A passion for walking along side those in need, supporting on-going goals on the pathway to recovery. When applying please provide | Kia Whakauru An up-to-date CV covering work history and qualifications A Cover Letter detailing the following: Why you're interested in the role? What skills, knowledge, competencies, and experience to you bring to the role. “He aha te mea nui o te ao? Maku e ki atu, he tangata, he tangata, he tangata” What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people. Ember is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and embrace diversity and inclusion in the workplace and are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for all. We particularly welcome applications from our Māori, Pacific and Rainbow communities. We will interview candidates as applications come through rather than waiting until the advertisement closes. The vacancy may be filled earlier if a suitable candidate is identified.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse will provide safe, person-centred, recovery-focused nursing care within a multidisciplinary team, focusing on clinical expertise and care coordination for individuals with complex mental health needs. Responsibilities include completing assessments, developing care plans, monitoring wellbeing, managing medication, and coordinating support for a group of residents.