Mental Health Nurse Practitionerat Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes -
Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Child & Adolescent PsychiatryHealth NZ | Te Whatu Ora Lakes Mental Health & Addictions Service Full time / part time up to 40 hours per weekHealth 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.Te Whatu Ora Lakes Mental Health & Addiction services are offering a rare opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner to join our community Adult or Child & Adolescent teams.
We have three new vacancies and will consider a Clinical Nurse Specialist with evidence of progressing on the Nurse Practitioner Pathway.Mō te tūranga / About the roleAs the Nurse Practitioner (NP) you will deliver independent, accessible and high quality effective nursing care that is fully integrated with other mental health and addiction services including the primary sector and hospital & specialist services.The NP will provide clinical leadership and expertise for improved outcomes, focused on transition points, specifically for Tamariki (Children), Taiohi (adolescents and young adults) and their whānau (family). This is more than a senior clinical roleit is an opportunity to drive service excellence, champion innovative practice, and ensure that every person in our care receives the best possible recovery in their mental health journey.
If you thrive on transforming complex clinical landscapes with a passion for improving outcomes for vulnerable people, this is your next career-defining move.About the Team/Service/ LocationThe successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to significantly reduce the need for Senior Medical Officer cover in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry with a focus on seamless care across the community and in-patient continuum and early intervention particularly for adolescents and young adults with first presentation psychosisThe roles may extend over the entire Lakes area.
It is essential that applicants are based within the region as the role is not suitable for remote work.For more information on living and working in Rotorua click hereAbout youTo succeed in this exciting new role, you will need to:be a Registered Nurse Practitioner with a valid Annual Practicing Certificate.
It may also be suitable for Clinical Nurse Specialist who can demonstrate commitment to qualifying as a Nurse Practitioner within the next 24 months.
hold relevant post graduate qualifications in mental health and addictions have the ability to successfully engage and empathise with families/whānau in a positive mannerdemonstrate knowledge and application of NZ health strategies.Ko wai mātou / Who we are Te Ara Tauwhirotanga model of care we are proud of, is the product of extensive co-design with over 400 participants from the Lakes DHB community and the three central Pou (Pillars) of the model guides service improvement:Tangata (People)
- We are a world first in implementing Feedback informed treatment (FIT) on an in-patient unit and we are in the process of rolling this out to all services.
So come and join us!Tikanga (Values)
- we are committed to embracing Te Ao Māori in all levels of service delivery including access to te reo Māori classes.
We critically reflect on our approach to ensure we honour the articles and Principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Taiao (Environment)- we are deliberate about service delivery to improve outcomes for Māori.
We are on track to move into our new fit-for-purpose building by in the first half of 2026.
The Lakes area is the perfect playground for family, adventure sports and relaxation.We are not sold on the 40-hour work-week, because we know thats not for everyone!
So we are open to discuss flexible hours and part-time options.
Click here for Position DescriptionClick here for Collective Agreement (if applicable)Working at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.
We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community.
We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.How to ApplyTo apply please click apply now.
All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before end of posting date.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact vacancy@lakesdhb.govt.nzThe selection process starts from the date of advertising.
Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.