Mental Health & Addictions Nurse - New Plymouth

MH Consult Liaison NurseAssessment & Brief Care TeamMental Health & Addictions ServicesTaranaki Base Hospital, New Plymouth0.9 FTE permanent positionHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.About the RoleWe are currently looking for a passionate and experienced mental health nurse to join our Mental Health Assessment Team as Consult Liaison across the Hospital & Specialist Services.The MH Consult Liaison role provides assessments, consultation and care planning for people and whānau experiencing mental health concerns who are admitted or presenting to physical health departments.

It is expected the MH Consult Liaison will work with people in a range of H&SS settings with the goal of meeting the individual where they are at and together achieving the best outcome to meet the person and whanau needs.Along with mental health assessments the MH Consult Liaison Nurse provides:Arranging further appointments with mental health professionalsLiaising with primary care partners such as GPs and HIPs if requiredReferrals to other services in the communityProvide mental health education for the wider hospitalFunction as Duly Authorised Officers and provide advice about the Mental Health ActPlease click here to view the position descriptionAbout the Team/Service/ LocationWe can offer you a welcoming and supportive environment with a team that is committed to ensuring you are successful in your role.

We will also provide a comprehensive orientation process when you start so that you become familiar not only with our service but also the wider mental health sector in Taranaki.For more information on living and working in Taranaki click hereAbout youSuitable candidates will have:Recent mental health experience, at least 5 years Post Graduate Experience in a mental health settingBe a calm, person centred and patient individual with well-developed de-escalation skillsExcellent written, verbal, and nonverbal communication skillsExpertise in Mental State Examination and Risk AssessmentAbility, skills, and knowledge to implement appropriate clinical interventions/ crisis managementWork with Service Users/ Tangata whaiora / family/ whanau and other involved parties within the organisation and community to maintain therapeutic and working relationshipsAbility to work both autonomously and part of a teamExcellent problem solving and communication skillsGood knowledge of the Mental health Act (1992), willing to become a Duly Authorised Officer under the Mental Health ActHold Full Drivers LicenseWorking at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Liz Pratt at liz.pratt@tdhb.org.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.