Clinical Nurse Specialist - Consultation Liaison at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty, Bay of Plenty
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
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 308,000 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.
Check out this link to discover more about living and working in Whakatāne!
He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role
An exciting opportunity exists within our friendly and dynamic Community Mental Health team in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. This vacancy is a permanent full-time role working Monday to Friday.
The consultation liaison position provides assessment and intervention for people with co-existing mental health and physical health conditions and liaises between the general hospital and mental health services.
You will be a part of a diverse team of Health Professionals.
He korero mōu - About You
We are looking for a team player, but also someone who is comfortable working autonomously.
You will have sound acute assessment skills at the same time as being able to make decisions quickly with patient, staff and have community safety at the forefront of all decisions made.
We are looking for someone with an open mind who is also positive and passionate about the work they do. It is preferable you have minimum 3 years' experience in the Mental Health sector.
Ko o tatou painga – Our Benefits
- Access to ongoing in-house professional development
- Relocation assistance available
- 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)
Ngā uarātanga ō ā mātou mahi – Our Values
At Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty (formally Bay of Plenty District Health Board BOPDHB) we recruit for our Manaakitanga CARE values. Why do we do this? Because values-based teams deliver better care.
Our manaakitanga CARE values (Compassion, All-one-team, Responsive and Excellence) support each of us to make a difference every day in the things we do and say. Therefore, it's important that when recruiting, we recruit new colleagues who live by our CARE values.
Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. It is essential you demonstrate an awareness of Māori indigenous rights and current issues in relation to health and health equity.
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.
It is desirable that new employees of Te Whatu Ora are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, which includes two doses of an approved vaccine. If you are unable to receive a COVID-19 vaccine or booster for any reason, please indicate this in your application so we can discuss this with you further.
Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details
Employer: | Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty |
Location: | Bay of Plenty |
Position type: | Permanent Full time |
Category: | Health |
Date listed: | 12-Jan-2023 |
Closing date: | 08-Feb-2023 |
Reference: | NZ/005002915 |
Attachment: | No File Attached |
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Website: | https://www.bopdhb.health.nz/ |
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