ICU Psychologist- Cardiovascular Service at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland, Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Join the largest tertiary care centre and clinical research facility in New Zealand!
• Professional practice & growth opportunity in a rewarding and stimulating environment.
• Permanent – Part time (0.7fte)

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

We have an exciting opportunity available for an experienced Health Psychologist or a Clinical Psychologist to join the dynamic teams in our two adult intensive care units.

This role will see you providing assessment and evidenced-based interventions for a wide range of psychological sequelae for patients and their whānau in ICUs and contributing to quality and improvement initiatives.

You will be working in both the Cardiovascular Intensive Care (CVICU) and the Department of Critical Care Medicine (DCCM).

CVICU provides adult tertiary level intensive and high dependency care for cardiothoracic and vascular surgical patients and cardiology patients from the Auckland region. Quaternary level intensive care is provided for heart and lung transplant patients, and for patients requiring Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation.

DCCM, on the other hand provides adult tertiary level intensive and high dependency care for patients with all other conditions. DCCM is the tertiary referral centre for patients with kidney transplant, neurological and neurosurgical problems from the Auckland region. Quaternary level intensive care is provided for patients from across New Zealand with severe liver failure, and for patients receiving liver and kidney/pancreas transplants. 

This role will offer you innumerable opportunities:

• An environment where patient centred care and teamwork are prioritised and valued. 
• A commitment to our kaimahi of developing your skills and knowledge
• Support from a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) in our ICU made up of: Service Clinical Directors, Clinical Lead, Psychology and the team of Health Psychologists.

For more information about this role: Click here for a copy of the Position Description

If you wish to discuss this exciting clinical opportunity, please contact Iris S. Fontanilla, Clinical Lead, Psychology at ifontanilla@adhb.govt.nz

About the Team/Service/ Location

The position is primarily based at Auckland City Hospital, an 1165 bed teaching hospital. The only public cardiac surgical service in the region is at Auckland City Hospital.

DCCM and CVICU provide intensive care to critically unwell adults from the Auckland region and nationally.

Auckland, the largest city in New Zealand is set in a pristine marine-based environment with a temperate climate and has a population of 1.5 million. It is a vibrant mixture of lifestyles and cultures and offers easy access to stunning and diverse scenery and a wonderful range of outdoor pursuits.

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About you

The ideal candidate will have exemplary clinical skills to work acutely across a diverse range of psychological presentations for our patients and their whānau.

You will need to have:

• At least 3 years post qualification work experience as Psychologist.
• Full registration as a New Zealand Registered Psychologist
• Previous experience working in acute, physical health settings
• Ideally previous experience working in critical care settings
• An ability to work competently with adults and tamariki, children.
• Flexibility to work with a team collaboratively across MDTs to meet the needs of our patients and their whānau.
• Good self-care and willingness to engage in regular supervision as this clinical mahi can be emotionally challenging and can be viscerally confronting

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. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Vaidehi Sharma , Recruitment Consultant at vaidehi.sharma@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.