Mental Health Assistant - Te Whare Manaaki, Forensic Mental Health | Hillmorton Hospitalat Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury -
- 24/7 Rotating roster of 4 days on, 2 days off.
- 3:00pm, Afternoon3:00pm
- 11:00pm, Night 10:50pm
- 7:20am.Status
- Permanent role
- 0.94 FTE Location
- Hillmorton Hospital, Annex Road South, Middleton, Christchurch.Salary
- Based on Mental Health Assistants Step 1-5Application
- Please submit your most recent resume along with a cover letter stating why youbelieve that you are the ideal candidate for the role highlighting any skillsyou have gained along the way.Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in theprinciples of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health systemthat serves all New Zealanders.About the RoleTe Whare Manaaki is a Medium Secure Forensic Unit, whichprovides specialist care for people who, as a result of a mental illness, haveseriously offended or are assessed as high risk for serious offending.
Pridingitself on a sustained commitment to quality improvement, the Forensic MentalHealth Service is a fulfilling and dynamic environment to work in.
Mental Health Assistants are instrumental in providing careto patients and supporting the clinical team.As a Mental Health Assistant, youwill assist nursing staff with patient cares whilst maintaining a safe andclean work environment on the ward.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills along witha caring and compassionate nature will see you excel in this area.
Wepride ourselves on working as a team in collaboration and partnership withconsumers and family/whanau.Skills and ExperienceExcellentcommunication and interpersonal skills and the ability to engage wellEffectiveproblem solving and decision-making skillsAbilityto work efficiently and effectively in a multidisciplinary teamAbilityto work well under pressureInitiativeand a proactive approach to workIdeallyexperience as a Hospital Aide or similarMentalHealth experience is highly desirableWorking 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 diverseMāori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to ApplyTo apply please click- apply now.
- All applicationsmust be submitted through our online careers
- portal by Sunday 14th September.
- natalie.gaunt@TeWhatuOra.govt.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceedwith the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.