Registered Psychologist (0.5FTE) at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau, Northland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Specialist Diabetes Services & Cancer and Blood Services

If you are looking for the opportunity to make your mark and action real change, working for Northland's largest employer is where you will find it. Here, you get to make a tangible impact on your community, your team and your personal development, with an employer who trusts you to innovate and try new ways to leave things better than you found them.

Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and holds stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Māori as Tāngata Whenua as the highest priority.

About the role

Right now, we are looking for a Registered Psychologist to work between the Diabetes Service and Cancer and Blood Services at Whangarei Hospital. This is for a full time, permanent position working 40 hours per week between the hours of 8.00am and 4.30pm, Monday to Friday. The hours will be at 20 hours per week in each service.  We also welcome applications from candidates interested in just one of these posts at 0.5FTE.

In this role you will provide an effective, efficient psychological assessment and treatment to individuals who are experiencing psychological or emotional issues which is impacting their ability to achieve optimum functioning and well-being within the Diabetes and Cancer & Blood Service.

This role will:

• Provide professional client-centred psychological practice to patients and their whanau/families
• Liaise with the wider hospital in order to meet the patient and whanau's needs
• Be an effective team member
• Complete and update records and data within a timely manner

Key requirements

To be successful in this position, you need to have strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively as a team member and undertake the peripheral clinics as required.

• Registered Psychologist with a current NZ practicing certificate
• Comprehensive Psychologist assessment and treatment skills
• Clinical experience in working with individuals with chronic health conditions
• Proficient in evidence based practice

Benefits:

• Attractive Salary
• Flexible working arrangements
• Interesting and wide variety of work involved to keep you engaged and motivated
• Plenty of professional development opportunities
• Be a part of a dynamic and supportive multi-disciplinary team environment

As part of these Services, you will have the opportuntiy to work alongside the team and other health professionals which will grow and develop your skills in order to further advacnce your career.

A career with Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau will see you action meaningful change in the region we love, and in your professional development – all whilst enjoying everything the stunning North has to offer. You really can enjoy the best of both.

Our people live our Values:

Tangata I te tuatahi People First - People are central to all we do

Whakaute (tuku mana) Respect - We treat others, as they would like to be treated

Manaaki Caring - We nurture those around us, and treat all with dignity and compassion

Whakawhitiwhiti korero Communication - We communicate safely, openly and with respect to promote clear understanding

Taumata teitei (hirangi) Excellence - Our attitude of excellence inspires success, competence, confidence and innovation

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