Senior Registered Nurse | Acute Mental Health

Location
Waitakere City, Auckland
 
Full job description
Do you deliver care you'd be proud to see given to your own whānau?, if so, then we would love to chat with you about an exciting new role.Senior Registered Nurse/Clinical Coordinator | Acute Mental Health

Full-time | 40 hours per week | Based in West Auckland

Are you a senior mental health nurse who thrives in dynamic settings and is ready for a leadership step? This could be your next move.

We're looking for someone grounded in clinical expertise, energised by team coordination, and driven to make a difference in acute mental health care.

You’ll be stepping into a leadership role that balances patient-centred care with supporting clinicians, streamlining service delivery, and role-modelling best practice.

What you’ll be doing:
Leading and coordinating a dedicated acute mental health team
Supporting clinical service delivery and employee supervision
Managing a caseload while overseeing others’ clinical workflow
Helping shape care that genuinely meets patient needs
What you’ll bring:
Current NZ Nursing Registration and Annual Practising Certificate
Extensive mental health experience, ideally in acute and community settings
Strong communication and organisational skills
Confidence in managing complex clinical situations
Full NZ Driver’s Licence
A grounded, humorous, and collaborative approach

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone ready to step into a more senior space, where leadership, compassion, and clinical judgment all come into play. You will be passionate and dedicated to providing care that uplifts whānau and strengthens community wellbeing.

Ready to Take the Next Step?
Simply press apply — you’ll hear from me within 24 hours.

Prefer a chat first?
Let’s talk confidentially at a time that suits you. Just email me at kate@carejobz.com to book a call.

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I’m Kate Wheeler, an experienced healthcare recruiter, proudly ranked in the Top 10 across Australia and New Zealand on Seek's Sourcr: sourcr.com/recruiter/kate-wheeler-1
I work one-on-one with nurses, allied health professionals, and healthcare leaders to help them find roles that feel right, not just on paper, but in real life.

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