New Graduate - Enrolled Nurse MHSOPat Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty - - Whakatane
Tangata Whai Ora, who we provide assessments for, have their own journey of life experiences. They are professionals, whānau and community members who are now presenting with acute mental health conditions and/or dementia ranging from early onset to severe.
Tangata Whai Ora require a caring and compassionate health team to assist in providing assessment and treatment for conditions such as dementia with behavioural and psychological conditions and palliative dementia care. This is an excellent unit to develop a broad range of physical and mental health nursing skills and develop communication skills when engaging with whanau, as they play an integral role in supporting their loved ones throughout their journey and post discharge.This mixed ward has an average length of stay of 21 days, so you will be able to learn about a variety of complex medical issues along with different treatments available.
We are a dedicated team with a high focus on the CARE Values and service development to meet the needs of our Tangata Whai Ora group. This will provide you with a range of opportunities for job satisfaction.We have a permanent 0.8 FTE role available, working 64 hours per fortnight.For more information on living and working in the Bay of Plenty click hereAbout You The preferred candidate would be passionate and committed to providing Tangata Whai Ora focused care. The ability to work as an effective team member and demonstrate strong communication is essential to this position.
You will need to have a calm and empathic approach, flexibility and creativity in your care approach. The service provides care over a 24-hour rostered shift pattern and you need to be able to work rostered duties. Drivers licence is preferable.Ideally applicants will have Enrolled Nurse experience preferably working in mental health in older people, dementia and/or associated co-morbidity health conditions however we are also keen to hear from Enrolled Nurses who are who is interested in seeking a career in Older Persons Mental Health.
You will need to hold a current APC without scope restrictions.Working at Health New ZealandHealth 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 ApplyTo apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Wednesday July 2nd. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Katrina Hughes, BP-Careers@tewhatuora.govt.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.