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Community Mental Health Nurse - Acute Response Team - Rural South
New Zealand Government
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Waikato District, New Zealand
Location
Waikato District
Posted
April 11, 2026
Commute
Local Area
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Job Description
* Rural South - Based in Te Awamutu covering Tokoroa, Te Kuiti and Taumarunui * Permanent - full time 80 hours per fortnight working 1pm to 9pm Monday to Friday
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
This is a diverse and rewarding opportunity for an experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse to join our Acute Response Team. In this role, you will provide urgent mental health assessment and intervention to people experiencing acute distress, working across home environments, community settings, local Emergency Departments, and Police stations.
Reporting to the Charge Nurse Manager and Associate Charge Nurse Manager, you will undertake comprehensive mental health and risk assessments, develop collaborative recovery and safety plans, and provide timely crisis intervention. You will utilise your clinical expertise and sound ...
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
This is a diverse and rewarding opportunity for an experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse to join our Acute Response Team. In this role, you will provide urgent mental health assessment and intervention to people experiencing acute distress, working across home environments, community settings, local Emergency Departments, and Police stations.
Reporting to the Charge Nurse Manager and Associate Charge Nurse Manager, you will undertake comprehensive mental health and risk assessments, develop collaborative recovery and safety plans, and provide timely crisis intervention. You will utilise your clinical expertise and sound ...