Registered Nurse
Through integration and collaboration, we're building ahealth system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability,whānau-centred care, and excellence.About the roleWe are pleased to offer an exciting opportunityfor an experienced Registered Nurse to join the Assertive Outreach Team at theHereford Centre.
The Hereford Centre provides specialist mentalhealth support to individuals experiencing complex, severe, and enduring mentalhealth challenges. Our Assertive Outreach approach works specifically withpeople who have historically found it difficult to engage with conventionalcommunity mental health services and who may be at increased risk of relapse oradmission to inpatient care.
The team is currently otherwise fully staffedand holds a high level of clinical expertise. We are seeking a motivated andpositive Registered Nurse to contribute strong clinical skills and workcollaboratively within a supportive multidisciplinary team.
About YouWe are looking for a professional and highlymotivated nurse to join our team. To be successful in our team you will need todisplay a positive attitude and enthusiasm for this area of work, you willenjoy being part of a committed and diverse multi-disciplinary team, you willwork in collaboration with a group of professionals that recognises theimportance of providing quality care and services to their patients, friendsand whānau.
Interacting with a variety of stakeholders, you will have anability to effectively manage and prioritise a caseload in a case managementposition.You will work within a multi-disciplinary team, and in collaboration with our tāngata whaiora and their family/whanau, primary care, community supports and our inpatient teams.It is essential that you have the ability to think on your feet, triage and prioritise your tāngata whaiora's needs appropriately, and in a timely manner.You will case manage a caseload of tāngata whaiora who you will proactively engage with and support to engage with their treatment and other holistic supports.Highly developed risk assessment is important as is your ability to develop effective rapport with people who may be mentally unwell or distressed.Assessment, development of treatment plans and liaising with whanau and other carers, NGOs, police, probation and other services is all part of the Community Mental Health Nurse role.You will haveEssential:Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC and mental health scopeIdeally, substantial experience working within community mental health and a sound understanding of case management within this context.Have a full New Zealand driver's licenseKnowledge of and a commitment to Te Tiriti o WaitangiExcellent interpersonal skills and relationship buildingThrives in a fast-paced environment in a varied roleTo be successful in this role, you will need to bring substantial experienceDesired:Have a clinical background in addressing substance abuse.Duly Authorised Officer (DAO) status would be a significant advantage.
If the successful candidate is not a DAO then we would expect that they work towards picking up the role within the first year with the Hereford Centre.Working alongside the equally well initiative the successful candidate will prioritise the physical wellbeing of our whaiora and either bring the skill or be willing to learn taking ECGs, venepuncture and general physical health recordings.Working at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicatedto ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace aworkforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned tounderstand and service our community.
We welcome applications from ourdiverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to ApplyTo apply please click 'apply now.' Allapplications must be submitted through our online careers' portal. Ifyou have any questions about the role, please contact Lisa Gray at Lisa.Gray2@tewhatuora.govt.nz. You can also speak with, Jonathan Embleton, Clinical Manager jonathan.embleton@cdhb.health.nz or contact him for a chat on 021 276 2691 if you have any questions or Anne-Marie Wijnveld, Nurse Consultant Anne-Marie.Wijnveld@cdhb.health.nz or 0272219978 regarding this role.We will review applications as received and mayproceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change,affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.