Registered Nurse - Maternal Mental Health, CYFMH at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitematā, Auckland
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Maternal Mental Health Registered Nurse - Child, Youth and Family Mental Health Services - Te Whatu Ora Waitemata
- Permanent, full-time position (1 FTE)
- Monday to Friday
- Based at Waitakere Hospital
Are you a qualified, registered Mental Health Registered Nurse? The maternal mental health team is looking for you to join our specialist team clinician.
About the Role
The Maternal Mental Health Service provides a comprehensive specialist multi-disciplinary mental health service to pregnant and post-partum women who experience moderate to severe mental health-related issues during this period. Our community-based service has a well-developed continuum of care, offering a range of treatment options that include home visits, a purpose-built mother and baby respite unit, plus access to a regional mother and baby inpatient unit should the need arise.
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About You
We are seeking an experienced registered nurse with a good understanding of adult mental health needs who has an interest in the complexity of the perinatal period including the mother-baby relationship. Good assessment skills and engagement skills are a key requirement. You will have excellent communication skills for consultation, networking, and liaison and will perform well under pressure.
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current New Zealand registration and annual practising certificate:
- With scope to work in a mental health setting and minimum Level 2 – competent healthcare portfolio
- Full NZ driver's licence
- 2-4 years experience in Mental Health nursing
- Contemporary clinical practice in a mental health setting
- Understanding of mental health perinatal issues
- Knowledge of infant development
What we offer
- Working for a regional service in the country’s largest healthcare provider provides more opportunities for professional development
- 10 days of sick leave and 4 weeks of annual leave
- Competitive salary and paid professional registration as per our collective agreement
- Regular supervision, support, and training
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Our Values
At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waitematā we are driven by our values “everyone matters,” “with compassion,” “connected” and “better, best, brilliant.” We are committed to living up to these values to give you the right balance of autonomy, support, development, encouragement and aroha.
How to Apply
Please apply by visiting our website at www.wdhbcareers.co.nz quoting reference number WDHB18751
For more information about this position, please contact Gill Graham, Team Manager at (021) 941-246.
For more information about our recruitment process, please e-mail Abigail Sana Matic, Recruitment Consultant via email
Position number: WDHB18751
Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details
Employer: | Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitematā |
Location: | Auckland |
Position type: | Permanent Full time |
Category: | Health |
Date listed: | 07-Oct-2024 |
Salary range: | |
Closing date: | 23-Oct-2024 |
Reference: | WDHB18751 |
Attachment: | No File Attached |
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Website: | https://www.waitematadhb.govt.nz/ |
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