Clinical Nurse Specialist - Older Persons Liaison at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty, Bay of Plenty

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Nurse Specialist - Older People's Liaison Psychiatry to join our Intake Team at Community Mental Health Service for Older People (MHSOP) team.

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) will provide clinical expertise, consultancy, clinical leadership and skilled practice in assessment, diagnosis and treatment of those clients who meet the service criteria for Consultation Liaison Service Older Person MHSOP.

We have a commitment to working in partnership and collaboration with consumers, family/whanau, medical, nursing staff and allied health across the continuum of care to ensure appropriate client referrals are met in a timely manner.

This is a 0.9FTE fixed term/secondment for 12 months to cover parental leave. For additional information or to arrange a confidential chat, please contact Beth Thomas – Clinical Team Leader MHSOP on 07 579 8964

He Kōrero mōu - About You

The successful applicant will be required to have an excellent understanding of mental health conditions, the Mental Health Act, PPPR Act, understanding of capacity assessment work up, a range of therapeutic modalities, dementia/delirium nursing care.

Ideally you will have a minimum of 3 years of post-graduate mental health experience, preferably with experience in older person's mental health. 

Ko o tatou painga – Our Benefits 

• Access to ongoing in-house professional development
• Relocation assistance available for international candidates
• 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.