Registered Nurse / Social Worker - Co-Response Teamat Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury -
In partnershipwith New Zealand Police, we deliver a rapid, skilled, and compassionate jointresponse to people in acute psychological distress in the community. Thisservice supports the Government's current focus on strengthening crisisresponses through effective health'police collaboration, to improve equity andaccess across Aotearoa.You will join a supportive and forward-thinkingteam of clinicians working closely with Police and community partners.
We valuecollaboration, cultural safety, and a shared commitment to deliveringcompassionate, high quality care for people and their whanau experiencingmental distress. Bring your enthusiasm and motivation to work with us and we'llprovide a great opportunity to enhance your skills in a specialist, highlyrewarding area of mental health practice.About the RoleIn this role you will provide rapid mental health assessment andcrisis intervention in community settings, undertaking mental state and risk assessmentsto identify safe least restrictive pathways for people in distress.
You willapply trauma informed and de-escalation approaches, work in partnership withMāori and community services, provide advice on Mental Health Act processes andcollaborate across multiple agencies to support coordinated care. For more information on living andworking in Christchurch please click here.About youRegistered Nurse or Social Worker with current Annual Practicing Certificate and scope of practice that includes mental healthFull New Zealand driver's license essentialDAO status orwillingness to work towards this trainingAbility to workcollaboratively with Police, health services and community/NGO partners toprovide coordinated careCommitment toculturally safe practice, recovery-oriented care, and Te Tiriti o WaitangiprinciplesExcellent skills in clinical formulation and risk assessment and the ability to build rapport with highly distressed individuals Strong triage and clinical decision making skills in dynamic community settingsMinimum of 5 years' experience in a mental health setting is preferable however not 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 Thursday, 2nd April.If you have anyquestions about the role, please contact Recruitment Partner Lisa Gray lisa.gray2@tewhatuora.govt.nz We will review applications as received and may proceedwith the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.