Mental Health Assistant - Inpatient Mental Health at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waikato, Waikato

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

 

Where you’ll be working: The Henry Rongomau Bennett Centre

The details: Permanent and casual - full time and part time, rostered shift work

Salary details: $63,450 to $74,442 + KiwiSaver

 

 

We are looking for individuals who can support our taangata whaiora and their whaanau during their admission period across our inpatient services.

 

Maaori are significantly represented across our services, which is why we are moving towards becoming a ‘culturally led, clinically underpinned’ service.

 

Delivering excellent care in a culturally responsive manner, to support the best outcomes for Maaori is fundamental to our mahi.

 

 

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

These roles offer an opportunity to work as part of a dynamic and passionate team in a mental health environment; every day is different and you have the opportunity to make a real impact to the lives of others. We currently have limited positions available; candidates with a good understanding of Te Ao Maaori and the ability to support our Maaori tangata whaiora through a strong Te Ao Maaori lens will be prioritised for interview.

 

Responsibilities of the role:

• To function as a member of an interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary team to contribute to achieving tangata whaiora goals.
• To report observed changes in tangata whaiora’s health status to the registered health professional.
• To have an understanding of potential/ actual risk factors and how to de-escalate and escalate to ensure the safety of our tāngata whai ora.
• To apply culturally safe principles in the workplace.

 

 

Click here to view the position description.

 

 

Mō tātou Ratonga | About our Service

Mental Health and Addictions Services at Waikato district delivers a full range of specialty services across the district. We are committed to making a difference with tāngata whai ora and their whānau through working in partnership to create kotahitanga. We believe in delivering services with a strong recovery focus and a sensitivity to cultural aspects of mental health through applying the Treaty of Waitangi principles into practice

 

 

Mōu | About you

To be considered for one of these positions, you must have:

• A passion for making a difference to the lives of our tangata whaiora and whanau.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment Flexibility to work rotating shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

 

 

Ko ngaa hua o te noho ki roto o Waikato, te mahi hoki ki Te Whatu Ora, Waikato | The Benefits of living in Waikato and working for Te Whatu Ora, Waikato

Located in the heart of the mighty Waikato, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Waikato operates over a number of sites, Hamilton City our main campus and smaller community-based hospitals across our region. Hamilton City has easy access to beaches and mountains, so if your interests range from a host of water sports, mountain biking to vineyard lunches, the area has something for you right on your doorstep. To discover more about our stunning area, please click here.

• As part of our Health NZ, Waikato family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities alongside our Health NZ, Waikato benefits and staff discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

 

 

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter. We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

 

 

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please apply online as applications are unable to be accepted via email. If you have any questions about the role please contact Amanda.Lewis-Wilson@waikatodhb.health.nz

 

 

Closing date: 8 September 2024

 

Nau mai haere mai - Come join the team!