EOI - Enrolled Nurse - Tupu Ora, Residential Eating Disorders at Auckland District Health Board (Central Auckland), Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

At Te Toka Tumai | Auckland DHB we are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngāti Whātua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.

 Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

• 12 month fixed term, full time (40 hours per week) position with the potential to become permanent 
• Be a key part in the recovery journey of our Service Users / Tangata Whai ora
• Use your skills and knowledge to improve health outcomes

Tupu Ora is the Regional Eating Disorders Service. It is a regional specialist service providing assessment and treatment for children, adolescents and adults with eating disorders. Tupu Ora also provides consultation to and liaison with community services and hospitals in the Metro Auckland region as well as specialist support to Northland and the Midland region. This is an exciting time for Tupu Ora as we will be integrating residential and intensive outpatient treatment options into our service.

This role focuses primarily on delivering specialist nursing care to adults in our residential service based in Parnell and you will be working under the supervision of a registered Mental Health Nurse.

As an enrolled nurse in Tupu Ora Residential you will work with a small case load of clients with serious eating disorders, supporting them to work towards their goals. You will also work within the multi-disciplinary team to provide collaborative specialist treatment to our client group. 

As this is a 24 hour service you will need to have the flexibility to work rostered shifts, including evenings and weekends across Monday to Sunday.

For further details, please refer to the position description here

Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

Mental Health experience is preferred in residential or inpatient settings. You will have a keen interest in eating disorders. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a full clear drivers licence and a commitment to delivering high quality nursing care.

We welcome applications from experienced Enrolled nurses. You must have a current registration with the ability to work in mental health and a current annual practicing certificate.

For more information about this role please contact Rebecca Turner - Nurse Unit Manager at RTurner@adhb.govt.nz 

He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu | Why you will enjoy working here

We recognise there is more to life than mahi | work, and we encourage and provide access to all our staff several services and benefits to support themselves whilst they are employed within Te Toka Tumai| Auckland DHB.

For more information on what we offer, please click here

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Advertising closes: 29th May 2022 at 11:59pm.

Please submit your application online, outlining your experience and motivation to apply to this role.

If you have any queries about the online process, please contact Caryne Tee, Recruitment Consultant at CaryneT@adhb.govt.nz