Registered Mental Health Nurse
Through integration and collaboration, we'rebuilding a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability,whānau-centred care, and excellence. About the Role We have anexciting opportunity for a full-time Registered Mental Health Nurse to join ourmultidisciplinary community mental health team.You will bejoining an established, experienced, specialist multidisciplinary teamwho are passionate about improving health outcomes and promoting the quality oflife of tangata whaiora referred to our service.About theTeam/Service Location The Mental Health Service Older Persons (MHSOP) is a mental healthspecialty service.
The service is primarily community based and providesspecialist assessment, treatment and rehabilitation services for people experiencingmental health needs in later life. The community team is co-located with ourspecialist inpatient unit on the Kenepuru Community Hospital campus.About you You will beflexible and willing to work collaboratively as part of a team to providequality care and assessment to meet identified client needs. You will have,A current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC).Registration with Nursing Council of New Zealand(NCNZ).Completion of an undergraduate (leading toregistration) or post graduate program in mental health or intellectualdisability nursing.Additionally,the ideal candidate will have:-' Experienceof working with older adults or an interest developing skills, experience inthis specialty area.' Demonstratedability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with other professionals withina strengths based and solution focused framework.' Excellentassessment, time management skills and the ability to effectively andefficiently complete tasks.' Excellentcommunication and interpersonal skills and proven ability to engage people atall levels.Demonstrated commitment to applying principles of TeTiriti O Waitangi and to improving equitable healthoutcomes for the communities we serve.Working at HealthNew Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is'the weaving of wellness'.
We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare forthe people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. Our people are at the heart ofeverything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers andhonouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.We embrace diversityand welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages,ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverseand inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service ourcommunity.
We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus onMāori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. How to Apply To apply please click 'apply now.'All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 8thFebruary.
If you have any questionsabout the role, please contact Marianne.Lovgren@tewhatuora.govt.nzWe will reviewapplications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, beforethe closing date of this advertisement.