• Hillmorton Hospital, Christchurch
• Permanent 1.0 FTE position available for Registered Community Mental Health Nurse
• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a cohesive Multi-Disciplinary Team
• This is a Monday - Friday day shift position based at Hillmorton Hospital Campus

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we - re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

The South Adult Community Psychiatric Service is the Community Treatment Team for Tangata Whaiora living in the Southern area of Christchurch. We offer a range of assessment, treatment and support services to individuals currently struggling with moderate to severe and enduring mental health conditions and who require specialist care.

When you work within Speciality Mental Health Services - Te Whatu Ora - Waitaha, you are part of something very special. We deliver health services to the almost 600,000 New Zealanders that live in the Canterbury region. Our primary goal is to put people at the heart of everything we do.

About you

• As a professional and highly motivated nurse who displays a positive attitude and enthusiasm for this area of work, you will enjoy being part of a committed and diverse multidisciplinary team. You will work in collaboration with a group of professionals that recognises the importance of providing quality care and services to their clients, supports and whanau.
• You will work within a multi-disciplinary team, and in collaboration with our Tangata Whaiora and their family/whanau, primary care, community supports and our inpatient teams.
• It is essential that you have the ability to think on your feet, triage and appropriately prioritise your Tangata Whaiora - s needs in a timely manner.
• You will hold a caseload of Tangata Whaiora who you will proactively engage with and support to engage with their treatment and other holistic supports. Highly developed risk assessment is important as is your ability to develop effective rapport with people who may be mentally unwell or distressed.
• Assessment, development of recovery plans and liaising with whanau and other carers, NGOs, police, probation and other services is all part of the Community Mental Health Nurse role.
• Must Hold a Full Driver - s Licence, current APC and have a Mental Health Nursing Scope of Practice.
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
• Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.
  

Working at Health New Zealand

Health 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 Apply

To apply please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers - portal by Sunday 23rd March. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Natalie Gaunt at natalie.gaunt@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.