Clinical Lead - Adverse Event Review (AER) at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Nelson Marlborough, Wairau Hospital

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand (Nelson Marlborough) formerly NMDHB

Clinical Lead for Adverse Event Reviews (AER) Mental Health and Addictions 

• 0.5 FTE / Fixed term for 12 months
• Richmond, Blenheim, or Nelson Location

Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About this position)

• This role will help to lead our learning for improvement across MH&A with a focus on strengthening tangata whaiora and whānau safety and engagement.
• Participate as an integral member and lead Adverse Event Review teams
• The role will drive the sharing of, learning from and service improvement implementation of review findings and recommendations.

MECA - this is required for positions where an overseas applicant could apply/be appointed (if the role isn - t on the Immigration NZ Green List.

Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)

• We are looking for a person in this role who is committed to learning for improvement. They will have a post graduate qualification in clinical mental health and addicitons health role or equivalent and have experience in working in mental health and addictions setting.
  
• The role requires a high standard of report-writing skills, strong ability to lead and coordinate a team of health professionals and are comfortable supporting distressed tangata whaiora and/or whānau.
  
• It is important to have a broad understanding of mental health systems and clinical practice, an understanding of Quality and Health, Safety and Wellbeing systems and standards and experience or training and interest in restorative practices.
  

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying.

 Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)

Te Whatu Ora (Nelson Marlborough) is the main health provider for Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. With nearly 3000 employees, we are Nelson and Marlborough - s largest employer, which means the opportunities here are endless. Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, and the Richmond and Marlborough Health Hubs, but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team and we work hard to make a difference. We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork. 

Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More Information)

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC34XErxkHJ5YAn59o6SrhnA

Ngā huanga o tēnei mahi (The benefits of this position) 

In this role you will be able to apply your clinical enquiry and relationship skills to make a real difference to people - s lives.

At Te Whatu Ora (Nelson Marlborough) we encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to learn and enhance their skills, and passionate about caring for our community.

Nelson / Blenheim / Tasman is a place of stunning natural landscapes - lakes, mountains, rivers, native bush and beaches. The region is known for its relaxed lifestyle and year round dry and sunny days.  Find out more at https://www.nelsontasman.nz/ or https://marlboroughnz.com/

Me pēhea ahau e tono ai? (How do I apply?)

For general enquiries please contact our recruitment team on vacancies@nmdhb.govt.nz or 03 539 5748.

For role specific information please contact Jane Kinsey - General Manager Mental Health & Addictions on jane.kinsey@nmdhb.govt.nz .

Apply now, it - s easy. Please fill in our online application form and include a cover letter explaining your interest in this position.

https://nmdhb.careercentre.net.nz

Ref:  N23-546

Applications close: Open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.

Te Whatu Ora strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

We believe that to achieve equity in health outcomes for Māori we need a workforce reflective of the population it serves. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Māori and we recruit for cultural competence.  

He waka eke noa. We are all in this together.