Community Mental Health Nurse - West Community at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury, Christchurch

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• 0.8FTE Fixed Term Position (finishing 09/10/2024): Monday-Friday;
• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC and must have a mental health scope of practice;
• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a cohesive Multi-Disciplinary Team.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

The West Adult Community Mental Health Service is one of four city-based teams that provide an assessment and treatment service for consumers with mental illnesses aged between 18 - 65 years, and work closely with their families/ whanau - both in the community and alongside inpatient services. 

Pehea | About You

We are looking for an enthusiastic Registered Nurse  to join the West community team as a community mental health nurse who will work closely with consumers and their whanau.

Under the West Community team, the case management position entails providing comprehensive psychiatric assessment, case management, and therapeutic interventions for our clients and their family/ whanau. You will work as a multi-disciplinary team member, where there is a strong focus on returning clients to primary health care sector following specialist input. You will be experienced with managing and responding to crises.

This position requires a registered nurse with experience in mental health and a full driver - s license.

Mō mātou | About Us

Specialist Mental Health Services are an interdisciplinary team that forms part of Te Whatu Ora - Waitaha Canterbury. We are committed to working and partnering with tāngata whaiora and their whānau. Constantly striving to work within our philosophy; we develop therapeutic, supportive and empowering relationships with our consumers, enabling them to achieve their personal goals and aspirations.

Tono ināianei |Apply Now

Applications are only accepted online so please visit our website at www.cdhbcareers.co.nz complete an application. 

Enquiries: Should you have any questions on this role, please contact Lisa Gray - Recruitment Partner Lisa.Gray2@cdhb.health.nz

Applicants will be progressed as they apply, so if this sounds like you, please apply now.