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Nurse Leader - Mental Health and Addiction Service
He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role
We are excited to offer an opportunity for a dynamic and motivated nursing leader with a positive attitude to provide thought leadership and expertise to mental health nursing in these times of change.
The Nurse Leader role is responsible for:
- Providing advanced professional leadership and management to the nursing workforce in Mental Health and Addiction Services across the Bay of Plenty district
- Leading the delivery of Toi Ora Systems of Care and contributing to improving health outcomes for Māori
- Progressing workforce development initiatives
- Working in partnership with the Business Leader, Clinical Director and Chief Nursing Officer - Toi Ora to lead and support clinical excellence through evidence-based nursing practice
- Leading and promoting continuous quality improvement
This is a permanent, full-time position covering the services across Hauora a Toi – Bay of Plenty.
He Kōrero mōu - About You
To be successful in this role you will need:
- A relevant Masters qualification
- Significant experience in Māori health delivery, implementation of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Significant experience in a Nursing leadership
- Significant Mental Health experience
- You will need personal resilience in this time of system wide change
- You will require strong negotiating skills to engage collaboratively with internal and external partners across the sector.
If you are an experienced leader with operational management experience, click apply now today!
Mō Tātou – About Us
Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities.
Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne. We serve a population of approximately 347,000 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatāne, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki. Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4000 staff.
Ko o tatou painga – Our Benefits
- Access to ongoing in-house professional development
- Commitment to staff wellness and healthy working practices (e.g. We support work life balance and flexible work arrangements whenever possible)
- Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference!
- Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team
- Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership
- Free flu vaccinations
- Free onsite parking
- Discounts (with local businesses)
Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
Our name, Te Whatu Ora, means ‘the weaving of wellness'. Whatu is the combining together of people, resources, organisations, thoughts and actions for the betterment and wellbeing of all. Whatu is also a direct reference to the pupil of the eye, and the vision required of the new entity and system.
At Te Whatu Ora we acknowledge and respect our people's diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe workplace that is a whānau orientated and supportive environment. We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Māori and ensures greater access, experience and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system – Māori, Pacific and Disabled People.
Tō tūranga i roto i Te Whatu Ora | Your place in Te Whatu Ora
When you join us, you become part of transforming the health system. This is a once in a life-time change, that will touch the lives of everyone in Aotearoa, and future generations. We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply
You can view the position description below and to apply for the role please click “APPLY NOW.” For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career's portal.
Due to this position having contact with children and Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty commitment to child protection, you will be subject to ‘safety checks' under the Children's Act at the time of hire and thereafter as per the relevant legislation.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.
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Job Reference: | 005004471 | |||
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Job type: | Permanent Full time | |||
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Closes: | 08-Dec-2024 | |||
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