Casual Registered Nurse Ward 6C Mental Health for Older People

Dunedin - New Zealand

Hourly Salary: $ 17 - 51

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Casual Registered Nurse - Ward 6C Mental Health for Older People

Dunedin Hospital Casual
Salary between $36.32 - $5117 per hour

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

In this role you will be working from Dunedin Hospital as part of the Ward 6C. Ward 6C is a 12-bed acute assessment and treatment unit for people aged over 65 years with an array of mental health (along with some physical health) needs.

We are looking for experienced Mental Health or Comprehensive Registered Nurse ideally with some mental health experience to join our supportive multidisciplinary team. You will be an enthusiastic Registered Nurse with a range of skills and the ability to work effectively with a large team to a high standard of practice.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions providing services to 350000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide and our aim is to improve promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

About you

Our ideal candidate will:

Be a Registered Nurse with a current New Zealand Annual Practicing Certificate.
Have a Mental health scope of practice to allow for working within this sector - more information can be found at with a strong knowledge base being essential to meeting the challenge of caring for older people in a mental health environment.
Previous mental health experience is essential

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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 08 October 2025. If you have any questions about the role please contact Mikayla Hamilton

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

Casual Registered Nurse - Ward 6C Mental Health for Older PeopleDunedin Hospital CasualSalary between $36.32 - $5117 per hourHealth 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.Abou...