Clinical Nurse Director Mental Health at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Lakes, Bay of Plenty

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Clinical Nurse Director – Mental Health & Addictions Service 

Permanent, full-time (1.0 FTE / up to 40 hours per week)

Rotorua

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

Are you craving a new challenge in a leadership position? Lakes Mental Health & Addiction Services (MHAS) have a rare opportunity for someone who is passionate about nurturing and growing the nursing workforce, to take on the role of Clinical Nurse Director (CND). The CND is an integral part of the MHAS Senior Leadership Team (SLT) providing clinical and organisational direction towards the service priorities and driving innovative change. The role is based in Rotorua but responsible for staff across the Lakes area.

The Clinical Nurse Director (CND) provides professional mental health nursing advice to the organisation to ensure that Lakes MHAS are maintained to a high professional standard. The primary responsibilities are the provision of professional advice on mental health nursing issues for the Lakes-employed mental health nurse workforce; advice and leadership in the management of the interface with the primary workforce. The CND role participates in strategic planning both on a local and national level and contributes to population mental health planning for the Lakes district. A Strong Priority remains embedding the model of care Te Ara Tauwhirotanga Pathways that lead us to act with Kindness.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Lakes Mental Health & Addiction Services takes pride in being leaders in innovation and particularly in growing a culturally safe and competent service who achieve excellent outcomes for Māori.

Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience. 

As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, fee flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.

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About you

• Masters’ Degree or equivalent either completed or in progress.
• Bachelor of Nursing with current Nursing / RN practising certificate with no restrictions on scope.
• Enthusiasm for supporting nurses to deliver high quality Mental Health clinical practice and extensive across the specialty areas of mental health & addictions.
• Ability to support and implement evidence based practice in line with service direction.
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement of MHAS and delivery of mental health inpatient and community care
• Ability to work autonomously with great work output and equally enjoy being part of a team

Salary range

$136,815 to $162,802 pro-rated to hours worked.

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Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before end of posting date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact vacancy@lakesdhb.govt.nz. The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.