Registered Nurse, Kaupapa Integrated Maori MHAS at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral, Manawatu / Whanganui

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Location: Palmerston North Hospital, Permanent Full time

MidCentral, as a leading provider of mental health services in the lower North Island, includes Oranga Hinengaro, a specialist Kaupapa Māori Mental Health team. The purpose of this team is to improve the level and effectiveness of mental health services provided to Māori in the moderate to severe range.

 Benefits

• An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged
• A professional and supportive culture and team setting
• Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options
• Tailored wellness programmes

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

The delivery of mental health and addiction services for Māori is a key area for positive change in Aotearoa New Zealand. Oranga Hinengaro, in essence, is mental wellbeing from Māori perspectives.  We are striving for a future where mental health services are informed by the mahi and views of people with lived experience, as well as clinical and cultural perspectives.

You will provide nursing care that is safe, cost effective and of the highest quality in accordance with the evidence, professional standards, Organisational Standards and Policy and Procedure. The nurse works in partnership with whaiora and their families/whānau and collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to deliver effective care, using recovery principles.

 About the Team/Service

Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees.  We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions.  With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds – the perfect blend of rural and city living.

About the Location

Manawatū is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life.  It's a family-friendly place that's easy to live and work, with easy access to an array of outdoor activities – beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks. No traffic and an easy commute to work, really help a with true work-life balance. Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight. We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes – Massey University and the International Pacific College.

For more information on living and working in the Manawatu click here

About you

We are looking for applications from registered nurses who:

• Are enthusiastic and motivated
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills
• Work well in a multidisciplinary team setting
• Are whaiora and recovery focused
• Are strong team players
• Demonstrate good clinical decision-making skills
• Effectively delegate to and supervise health care assistants and student nurses

 Relevant Post Graduate Qualifications are desirable.

 If you believe you have these attributes, skills and experience we would love to hear from you.

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 the advertised date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Helen Manoharan, Nursing Recruitment Consultant (Email: helen.manoharan@tewhatuora.govt.nz)

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.