Enrolled Nurse - Wāhi Tautoko (Adult Inpatient Group)at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury -
Hillmorton Hospital, ChristchurchPermanent, full
-time 0.94FTE opportunity Work closely with an experienced multidisciplinary teamStrengthen your therapy skills within Mental HealthHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principlesof Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system thatserves all New Zealanders.About theroleWāhi Tautoko is a 10-beddedservice located in Building 8.
We aim to support consumers that requireextended assessment or treatment following an admission to the acute inpatientservice prior to discharge.This may include:tāngata whaiorawho are presenting to services for the first time that may require extendedassessment and support around management of their symptoms.tāngata whaiorathat have an identified discharge pathway on admission
- i.e. home or supportedaccommodation
- but may require some additional assessment and upskilling tosafely and successfully transition into the community.
tāngata whaiorawho may have limited social supports and require support to increase theirengagement in their local communities.
The goals of the serviceinclude: Provision of asafe and supportive environment to provide extended assessment, treatment andrehabilitation following an admission to the adult acute serviceTeaching skillsto help support illness management and to support consumers to live the lifethey want to live Supportdevelopment of structure and meaningful routinesSupport safedischarge into a community settingPlease include a cover letter.About You We will be looking for experiencedRegistered and Enrolled Nurse, with mental health scope, who are passionateabout providing consumer centred care.
Full time 0.94FTE opportunity availableRotating roster of 4 days on, 2 days offWork autonomously and as part of a cohesivemulti-disciplinary teamSkills and experienceIn order to be successfulin this role, the following is required:Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealandwith a current APC and mental health scopePrevious experience working within any area of mentalhealthSelf-motivated, flexible and solutions-focusedKnowledge of and a commitment to Te Tiriti O WaitangiWorking at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.
We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community.We welcome applications from our diverse Māori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to ApplyTo apply please click- apply now.
- Allapplications must be submitted through our online careers
- portal by Sunday 24th August.
If you have anyquestions about the role, please contact Natalie Gaunt at natalie.gaunt@TeWhatuOra.govt.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceedwith the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.