Specialty Clinical Nurse, Specialist Primary MH&A at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral, Manawatu / Whanganui

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Specialist Primary Mental Health & Addictions Services

 Palmerston North Hospital, Permanent Full-time 

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

Uru Rauhī, Mental Health and Addiction Services at Te Whatu Ora MidCentral have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Specialty Clinical Nurse to join our Specialist Primary Mental Health and Addictions Service. 

Mental Health and Addiction services are moving towards a wellness and recovery-focused approach that encourages interconnectedness socially, spiritually, physically, and environmentally and encompasses the aspirations to achieve ‘WAIORA' flourishing individuals, whānau, and communities. 

We are looking for SCN who is:

• Working to top of scope and on the PDRP pathway
• Excited by evolving service developments.
• Flexible and committed to a team of team's approach to working.
• Creative and curious and have a ‘do what it takes' attitude.
• Open to opportunities to learn new skills as the service develops. 

The successful candidates will:

• Be Registered Nurse who role models strengths in influencing and relationship building in a way that encourages strength, diversity and kotahitanga (unity).
• Have proven experience of leadership capabilities and mana enhancing collaboration across the rohe.
• Be experienced in mental health and/or addiction who can demonstrate expert assessment, treatment modalities, engagement and person and whānau first care delivery with equity at the forefront.
• Have a specific dedicated focus on developing liaison and consultation with primary practice teams and community agencies to access care early.
• Have awareness of adult teaching and evidence of education delivery.
• Enhance Maori, community partners and network relationships along with excellent clinical knowledge and attributes to facilitate the development of whānau ora.
• Have excellent communication skills, including the ability to develop, maintain and enhance their relationships with stakeholders.
• Have experience in or willing to develop skills in developing and facilitating brief intervention groups.
• Have experience in or willing to develop skills to lead/co lead strategic portfolios streams as required.
• Have experience or willing to develop skills in clinical supervision and/or coaching and fosters creativity of team members.

The Registered Health Professional will report to the Specialist Primary Service Manager.

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 offers the perfect blend of city convenience and rural charm. Whether you're drawn to peaceful village life, vibrant townships, or the buzz of the city, you'll find your ideal lifestyle here. It's a family-friendly region that's easy to live in and even easier to love. The region is also home to excellent schools and two tertiary institutions: Massey University and the International Pacific College.

Outdoor enthusiasts are spoiled for choice—beaches, ski fields, lakes, and mountains are all within reach, along with fantastic hiking and mountain biking tracks. With no traffic and a short commute to work, achieving true work-life balance is the everyday reality.

Our central location makes it easy to explore the rest of New Zealand, whether you're heading off on a road trip or catching a short flight.

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

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.

For more information or an informal visit, please contact: Heidi Graham, Service Manager Specialist Primary Mental Health and Addiction, Email: Heidi.Graham@midcentraldhb.govt.nz, Mobile: 027 4200 864 or 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.