Nurse Practitioner at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Southern, Southland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Nurse Practitioner

Invercargill Community Mental Health team

Southland Hospital

Salary Band - $120,028 - $143,718 p.a prorata + Kiwisaver + car park

• Join us as we change the future of healthcare in Southern NZ
• Exceptional MDT + opportunity to make a difference

Mō te tūranga - About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner who has experience in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and care planning for Tangata whai ora who have a mental illness, within our Community Mental Health team, based in Invercargill.

We understand the enormous value that a Nurse Practitioner can bring to the team, we are seeking a Nurse Practitioner who can deliver high quality care, bring clinical excellence and a passion for improving the health and wellbeing of our Tangata whai ora.

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Mōu ake - About you

As a part of our team you will work autonomously, but also work in conjunction with an integrated and multi-disciplinary team to deliver quality evidence based care to your own case load, you will also have the opportunity to provide initial assessments for new referrals to the service. There is a variety of work within our team. As part of this role you will have regular contact with other Te Whatu Ora Health Services, and NGOs, so you must be an excellent communicator who is adept at interacting with Tangata whai ora, colleagues and external organisations, always striving to ensure the best results.

So if the prospect of working with other dedicated clinicians excites you and you are a team player, happy to use your initiative and embrace change, then apply now!

You will be a Registered Nurse Practitioner. It is desirable that you hold relevant post graduate qualifications in addictions or are willing to work towards post graduate qualifications.

Painga - Benefits

• Continuous support for career development
• Subsidised gym membership and discounted health insurance
• Free on-site parking and only 10 - 15 minute commute from anywhere in the City
• Access to discounted staff holiday accommodation and a range of retail and entertainment discounts
• Affordable housing - you can still achieve your lifestyle dreams

Mō mātou - About us

Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

Now to the city itself, Invercargill offers the opportunity to have the lifestyle you've always dreamed of. Boasting excellent education and restaurants, competitive costs of living and a beautiful coastline, life can be as relaxed or as energetic as you want. Our team enjoy the short commute to work, leaving ample time for what matters to you most. Add to this the close proximity to some of New Zealand's most famous scenery and holiday destinations (think Queenstown, Wanaka and Milford Sounds to name but a few!) you can go from seaside to ski-slopes in a matter of hours. Sounds too good to be true? Rest assured, you can have it all here. Why not come see for yourself! Check out https://careers.southernhealth.nz/ for what the region and we can offer you and your whanau.

Rā mōnehu - Closing date: Monday, 5 June 2023

Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don't delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.

Tono ināianei - Apply now

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/

For further information please contact Caroline Godfrey, Recruitment Advisor, caroline.godfrey@southerndhb.govt.nz

If you currently work for Te Whatu Ora- Health New Zealand - Southern , please apply for this role via our internal careers site, found here: Pulse > Applications > Corporate > SuccessFactors

Pre-Employment checks

In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to the following:

• Occupational health assessment
• Police vetting / Ministry of Justice safety checks
• Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)
• Covid-19 vaccination

Covid vaccination requirements

New employees of Te Whatu Ora Southern will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, which includes two doses and a booster dose of an approved vaccine. If you are unable to receive a COVID-19 vaccine or booster for any reason, please indicate this in your cover letter so we can discuss this with you further and establish if you meet any criteria for an exemption.

To apply

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/