Mental Health Care Assistant - He Puna Waiora Inpatient Unit at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitematā, Auckland
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Mental Health Care Assistant - He Puna Waiora
- Permanent, full-time opportunity
- Fully rostered shifts
- Based in the North Shore Hospital
- We are looking to recruit 15 Mental Health Care Assistants
Are you a Health Care Assistant wanting to work in one of New Zealand’s newest and most advanced Adult Acute Inpatient Units? A place where you’ll go home at the end of your shift knowing you played a very important part in the recovery of service users and feel the satisfaction of doing something that really counts?
He Puna Waiora meaning "a pool of wellness" is a 46 bed Adult Acute Inpatient Unit. The unit was been designed to provide a high level of flexibility in the use of acute beds. There is a number of sensory & comfort rooms with multiple lounges, relaxation and programme spaces for service users.
About you
We are looking for 15 enthusiastic and caring Mental Health Care Assistants to work with service users experiencing acute mental health problems. You will be confident relating to, and dealing with people who can at times demonstrate difficult or challenging behaviours. Therefore, having good verbal communication skills, being calm under pressure and demonstrating resilience is essential. It is also important that you have enthusiasm for working within mental health, are self-motivated, energetic and have a positive attitude.
Preferred
- National Certificate in Mental Health or equivalent
- Previous experience in mental health care or care giving
- Ability to identify own stress/coping mechanisms
For a copy of the position description, please click here.
What we offer
- Working for a regional service in the country’s largest healthcare provider provides more opportunities for professional development
- 10 days sick leave and 4 weeks annual leave
- Competitive salary and paid professional registration as per our collective agreement
- Regular supervision, support and training
- For more employee benefits, click here
Our Values
At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waitematā we are driven by our values “everyone matters,” “with compassion,” “connected” and “better, best, brilliant.” We are committed to living up to these values to give you the right balance of autonomy, support, development, encouragement and aroha.
How to apply
If you meet the above criteria and would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please apply online through our careers website at www.wdhbcareers.co.nz quoting reference number WDHB18195 or click on the “apply now” button on this page.
For more information about the role, please e-mail Rebecca Flatters, Charge Nurse Manager at rebecca.flatters@waiteamatadhb.govt.nz. For information on our recruitment process, please e-mail Abigail Sana Matic, Recruitment Consultant, via email
Closing Date: 9 September 2024
Position No: WDHB18195
“We provide care to diverse communities and are committed to achieving health equity and oranga for our Maori and Pacific communities. We are working hard to support and develop a workforce equipped to deliver “brilliant”,” compassionate” and “connected” care to the people in our communities. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds with the necessary capability, who share and are committed to living our values. If this is you, apply now and join us at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waitematā , where “everyone matters” staff, patients, our community”
Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details
Employer: | Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitematā |
Location: | Auckland |
Position type: | Permanent Full time |
Category: | Health |
Date listed: | 19-Aug-2024 |
Salary range: | |
Closing date: | 09-Sep-2024 |
Reference: | WDHB18195 |
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Website: | https://www.waitematadhb.govt.nz/ |
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