Pukenga Atawhai - Child, Adolescent and Family Southat Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury -
Hillmorton Hospital, ChristchurchRole to cover Waitaha Canterbury region including Selwyn & AshburtonPermanent, full
- time 1FTE (40 hours per week) Experience ina mental health setting is highly desirableHealth 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 the RoleCAF South (Child, Adolescent & Family Mental Health ServiceSouth Community & Outreach Team) is a specialist mental health service thatprovides assessment and treatment of young people up to 18 years of age who present with serious mental health problems, andtheir family/whanau.
This is definitely challenging and demanding work within asupportive team to provide focussed interventions for improving functioning andenabling transition to community supports.Our Specialist Mental Health Services (SMHS) are at the leading edge of mental health service delivery.
We provide a range of inpatient and community services to tangata whaiora in the Waitaha Rohe (Canterbury district).The team is looking forward to welcoming a new Pukenga Atawhai.Pukenga Atawhai also support other teams as needed and participate in an out-of-hours on call roster.Our service
- s philosophy is whanaungatanga
- acknowledging the centrality of whānau in our work and the lives of tangata whaiora.As a Pukenga Atawhai you will:Awhina and manaaki our tangata whaiora and whānauConnect and engage with tangata whaiora to understand their cultural requirements through assessments (Te Arotakenga
- cultural assessments)Work alongside and guide our qualified health professionals to be culturally responsiveTautoko (support) our kaimahi (staff) in understanding Tikanga MāoriAbout YouTo be successful as a Pukenga Atawhai, your core strengths will include:A strong knowledge of Te Ao Māori (Te Reo Māori me ōna Tikanga Māori) and ability to apply these values when connecting with others.A natural ability to build and nurture relationships and work in a professional manner with others.High level of organisational skills and ability to be flexible.Reflective communication practices and a holistic view when caring for others.A NZ driver
- s license is essential.
Working 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 21st September.
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.