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Psychiatrist - Community Assessment Team Nelson
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Nelson Marlborough seeks an experienced Psychiatrist to join the Community Assessment Team, Mental Health & Addiction services
- Permanent full-time 1.0FTE (80 hours a fortnight)
- On-call allowance
- Community team, Nelson, New Zealand
Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)
The Nelson Marlborough region, located at the summit of the South Island in Aotearoa, New Zealand, is spectacular. It is a great place to live for both work and leisure. Nelson offers all the luxuries and attractions one would desire. It is well connected to the rest of New Zealand and the world via its centrally located and well served domestic airport terminal.
The schools are excellent. There are three national parks nearby providing ample opportunities for quality family-time and appreciation of nature - s wonders. The region is renowned for its breath-taking natural landscapes, with stunning geography capturing everything from unbelievably long golden beaches to rugged mountains and untouched forests. Nelson, where healthcare meets adventure, offers endless opportunities for mountain biking, walking/hiking, water sports and skiing. The region is also well known for its caf culture, wineries, art, crafts, and relaxed lifestyle. Visit the pages to uncover more about how to strike a better work-life balance in Nelson https://www.nelsontasman.nz/ and https://www.newzealand.com/nz/nelson-tasman/
Health New Zealand, Nelson Marlborough has approximately 3000 employees, providing health services in the Nelson, Tasman, and Marlborough regions, serving almost 150,000 people. Facilities at Nelson Marlborough include four hospitals (Nelson, Wairau, Alexander, and Murchison Hospitals), a district wide public health service, and four community health Centre's located in Richmond, Marlborough, Motueka, and Golden Bay. Our vision is for all people to live well, get well, and stay well, and our mission is to work with the people of our community to promote, encourage, and enable their health, well-being, and independence. Respect, innovation, teamwork, and integrity represent our fundamental values.
Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More Information)
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Ngā huanga o tēnei mahi (The benefits of this position)
The salary for this position is based on the current Senior Medical and Dental Officer collective agreement dependent on skills, experience, and vocational registration in NZ. SECA | ASMS
In addition to your salary, you will:
- Receive a generous annual allowance cover your continued medical education expenses (including associated travel and accommodation costs) as well as paid time off to attend events including international conferences.
- Have access to an employer matched Superannuation contribution of up to 6% of annual earnings.
Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About this
position)
The successful applicant will:
- Supervise and/or conduct urgent psychiatric evaluation and assessments of individuals referred to the Community Assessment Team from the community, emergency department, and medical/surgical wards.
- Provide diagnosis and discuss treatment options for mental health conditions to individuals and their family.
- Join a supportive multidisciplinary team including a registrar, mental health nurses, and social workers to review cases and develop comprehensive care plans.
- Lead a team offering urgent interventions and support for individual experiencing acute mental health crises.
- Liaise with whānau and others involved in patients - care in community services.
- Be
responsible for leadership and further development of the Community Assessment Team including further developing the consultation-liaison service in keeping with evidence
based and best practice models.
Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)
The ideal applicant will:
- Bring your psychiatric expertise to improve mental health for acute in community in the region.
- Hold Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, or equivalent.
- Be eligible for an Annual Practising Certificate and vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
- Have experience including providing assessment, diagnosis, and treatment interventions to individuals suffering from mental health and addictive disorders.
- Work with others to promote a cohesive team culture of collaborative practice, openness, humour, and respect across disciplines.
- Demonstrate commitment to continuing medical education and professional development.
Me pēhea ahau e tono ai? (How do I apply?)
For general enquiries please contact our recruitment team on SMO.Reruitment@nmdhb.govt.nz or +64 3 539 5777.
For more information or informal discussions please contact:
- Rita Van Iddekinge - Operational Support Manager, Rita.VanIddekinge@nmdhb.govt.nz , or
- Dr Craig Fenwick - Clinical
Director, Craig.Fenwick@nmdhb.govt.nz
To apply please follow the link to complete our online application form https://nmdhb.careercentre.net.nz. Applications via email will not be considered.
Whilst it is no longer mandatory, for the health and safety of staff and patients, employees in this role are expected to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 (primary course plus booster).
Closing date: Open until filled.
N22-570
Health New Zealand, Nelson Marlborough strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
We believe that to achieve equity in health outcomes for Māori we need a workforce reflective of the population it serves. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Māori and we recruit for cultural competence.
He waka eke noa. We are all in this together.
Job details
Job Reference: | N22-570 | |
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Job type: | Permanent Full time | |
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Closes: | 09-Dec-2024 | |
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