Registered Mental Health Nurse
Mental Health Clinician
- Acute Response TeamMental Health & Addiction Services
- Rotorua/TaupoPermanent, full time or part-timeWe are rebuilding our team with opportunities for experienced Registered Mental Health Clinicians (Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers) to join our Acute Response Team (ART) at the Adult Community Mental Health Team in Rotorua.
If you are looking to join a passionate team who places great value on putting people first, embedding Te Ao Māori in every-day practice, leading with kindness and achieving excellence together; then this may be the opportunity for you.Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders.
Through integration and collaboration, were building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.About the RoleThe key responsibility for this role is to deliver a specialist crisis intervention to tangata whaiora presenting with a mental health crisis.The position is based in Rotorua but incorporates service delivery in the Taupo / Turangi area.Hours negotiable: Full time (40 hrs/ week) or Part time (32 hrs or less / week)Rostered shifts: (AM Shift 7:00- 15:00, PM Shift 15:00
- 23:00, Night Shift 23:00
- 07:00)The Rotorua-based Acute Response Team cover the Southern Lakes area overnight, from 19:00pm to 7:00am.About youYou shouldDemonstrate safe, quality mental health clinician practice that is evidence-based and reflects best practiceDemonstrate pathophysiological and psycho-social knowledge and skills in assessment of holistic health needs, formulation of clinical opinion, planning and delivery of care, ensuring this aligns with the model of care, Te Ara Tauwhirotanga.Within the acute care setting have the ability to work alongside tāngata whai ora and whānau (family) to achieve maximum health potential that is meaningful to them.Have the ability to provide advanced assessment, formulation and management of complex nursing care in an acute community mental health care settingHave the ability to engage in contemporary practice with an equity focus in order to achieve improved outcomes for Māori accessing careBe a New Zealand Registered Nurse eligible to work in Mental Health and have a current APCHave a minimum of 4 years post graduate experience in an acute mental health setting, preferably communityHave post-graduate training in Mental Health (will be an asset)Have former training as a Duly Authorised Officer (DAO) and excellent knowledge of the Mental Health Act preferableAbout the Team/Service/ LocationHealth New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand.
The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community.
Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience.As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, fee flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.For more information on living and working in Rotorua and Taupo click here Click here for Registered Nurse Position DescriptionClick here for Social Worker Position DescriptionClick here for Occupational Therapist Position DescriptionClick here for Collective Agreement 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 view the position description and/or apply for the role please click apply now.
All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before end of posting date.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Lindsay Delaney, Clinical Nurse Manager on (07) 343 5050 or Lindsay.Delaney@lakesdhb.govt.nz.
The selection process starts from the date of advertising.
Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.