Community Mental Health Nurse - Tu Kaha Sub Acute unit, Mid North Mental Health and Addictions Services (0.4 FTE, permanent) at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau, Northland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Are you seeking a role with real impact and meaning? Would you like to see the tangible outcome of your work, in your community, every day?  At Te Whatu Ora we are driving health equality for Te Tai Tokerau and we want you to be a part of our diverse and passionate whānau.

Te Whatu Ora 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

We have an opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to work in our Mental Health and Addictions Service as a Community Mental Health Nurse. This position is 16 hours per week and is based at the Tu Kaha Sub Acute unit in Kaikohe.

Our subacute service provides transitional treatment and rehabilitation and promotes independence and quality of life for people with a mental illness at a crucial point of recovery or relapse. You will be involved in supporting clients and their whānau to achieve their goals.  This service also provides the crisis response for mental health, dual diagnosis and clinical rehabilitation.

Working with a passionate, multi-disciplinary team who place great value on putting people first, you will have the standard of clinical practice and expertise necessary to effectively provide for tāngata whaiora and whānau needs within the service here in Northland.

Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate.

About You

Our ideal candidate will possess a strong desire and ability to work as part of a positive and productive multidisciplinary team, be highly motivated and have excellent communication and computer skills. You will also hold a full drivers licence, a current annual practising certificate, and have the ability to be available for an on-call roster.

If you are ready for your next challenge – apply today!

A career with Te Whatu Ora 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

Vacancy No: NS23-029

Closes: 19 February 2023