• Two permanent positions available 0.94FTE and 0.675FTE at Burwood Hospital
• A current Annual Practising Certificate from Nursing Council of New Zealand.
• Specialising in the assessment and treatment of patients with dementia or delirium.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Ward BG (Older Person's Mental Health) is a 20 bed assessment, treatment and rehabilitation ward with an organic psychiatric focus. The team provides comprehensive assessment of the mental and physical health of older people, whilst aiming to optimise the patient's level of functioning, offering specialist treatment, care, support and education.

An opportunity has become available for a Registered Nurse to join the team at the Burwood Hospital. A rewarding role, working with patients experiencing progressive dementia, acute episodes of delirium, as well as complex medical co-morbidities and general behavioural problems associated with altered cognition.

We have two positions available:

• 0.94FTE (4 on 2 off roster pattern)
• 0.675FTE (3 on 3 off roster pattern)

Please state in your cover letter which position you would like to be considered for.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

In order to be successful in this role you will:

• Have 2 - 4 years' experience as a registered nurse
• Hold registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand, with mental health scope and current APC
• Be a confident practitioner with good patient assessment skills
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage a wide variety of people
• Experience working in Mental Health

Mō mātou | About Us

“Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do”

We are committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations. We believe in improving, promoting, and protecting the health and well-being of the Canterbury the West Coast community.

The culture at Canterbury District Health Board, is driven by our ā Mātou Uara (Our Values):

• Care and respect for others - Manaaki me te whakaute i te tangata.
• Integrity in all we do - Hāpai i ā mātou mahi katoa i runga i te pono.
• Responsibility for outcomes - Te Takohanga i ngā hua

Ngā hua | Benefits of working at CDHB

When you work at the Canterbury District Health Board, you are part of a wider whānau that will support you along your journey. We offer great coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from select retailers, restaurants and business.

At the DHB, you are part of something greater then yourself and encouraged to your uniquely self.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

Only applications submitted via our career site will be accepted, therefore apply directly on our career site . Contact us on for additional information.

We have a range of clinical and non-clinical roles at CDHB, there could be a place for you!

Please visit our careers website for other roles and find your ideal fit within the Canterbury District Health Board.

The Future of the Health Industry

The role that you are applying for is one that may only be performed by a person who has been vaccinated against Covid-19. It is therefore a condition of this application that you are vaccinated against Covid-19. As a person working in the health and disability sector you will come into contact with a large number of people, some of whom may be vulnerable. Without a vaccine, there is the risk that you may contract Covid-19. The requirement to be vaccinated is to keep you safe and also to endeavour to protect others against the potential transmission of Covid-19 as a result of you contracting it in the course of your employment.

Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai!