Northland DHB is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and holds stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Māori as Tāngata Whenua as the highest priority.

Achieving the best health outcomes for our patients starts with expecting the best from ourselves, and right now Northland DHB are looking for inspiring Registered Nurses with experience in Mental Health Nursing to join our supportive team at Timatanga Hou Detox Unit based at Dargaville Hospital.

The position will require you to work rostered duties to cover an inpatient service.

You will need a strong desire and ability to work as part of a positive and productive team and be highly motivated with excellent communication skills.

A dedication to service improvements, career and professional development is a necessity within this quality centred role and service, as is a current practicing certificate and clean drivers licence.

If you thrive on great team work and are innovative, passionate, enthusiastic, positive and self driven, this could be the opportunity for you. Full orientation and training will be provided to the successful candidates.

A career with Northland DHB will see you action meaningful change in the region we love, and in your professional development – all whilst enjoying everything the stunning North has to offer. You really can enjoy the best of both.

Our people live our Values:

Tangata I te tuatahi People First - People are central to all we do

Whakaute (tuku mana) Respect - We treat others as they would like to be treated

Manaaki Caring - We nurture those around us, and treat all with dignity and compassion

Whakawhitiwhiti korero Communication - We communicate safely, openly and with respect to promote clear understanding

Taumata teitei (hirangi) Excellence - Our attitude of excellence inspires success, competence, confidence and innovation