Community Mental Health Nurse - East Community

Buscojobs; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in New Zealand is seeking a Community Mental Health Nurse to join their vibrant team. The successful candidate will work within a multi-disciplinary environment, providing holistic care to individuals experiencing mental health challenges. A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and prior experience in mental health will be beneficial. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a direct impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Registered or Enrolled Nurse with a current APC.
• Experience in mental health is preferred but not essential.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Responsibilities

• Work within a multi-disciplinary team to manage a caseload.
• Conduct assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Engage with tāngata whaiora and their families.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a team

Risk assessment

Education

Current APC and mental health scope registration

2+ years’ experience in mental health

Tools

Full New Zealand driver’s license

Job description

Community Mental Health Nurse - East Community

Only for registered members

NZD 30,000 - 60,000

Be among the first applicants.

5 days ago

Community Mental Health Nurse - East Community

• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a cohesive Multi-Disciplinary Team
• Monday - Friday day shift

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the role

The East Adult Community Psychiatric Service has an exciting opportunity for a registered nurse with mental health experience to join their community team. East Sector provides an assessment and treatment service for tāngata whaiora (consumers) experiencing mental illnesses and works closely with their whānau (family) - both in the community and alongside inpatient services.

• 1x Permanent, part-time 0.8FTE position
• Further positions coming up soon

Please outline in your cover letter which role you are applying for.

About You

We are looking for a professional and highly motivated nurse to join our team. To be successful in our team you will need to display a positive attitude and enthusiasm for this area of work, you will enjoy being part of a committed and diverse multi-disciplinary team, you will work in collaboration with a group of professionals that recognises the importance of providing quality care and services to their patients, friends and whānau. Interacting with a variety of stakeholders, you will have an ability to effectively manage and prioritise a caseload in a case management position.

• You will work within a multi-disciplinary team, and in collaboration with our tāngata whaiora and their family/whanau, primary care, community supports and our inpatient teams.
• It is essential that you have the ability to think on your feet, triage and prioritise your tāngata whaiora’s needs appropriately, and in a timely manner.
• You will case manage a caseload of tāngata whaiora who you will proactively engage with and support to engage with their treatment and other holistic supports.
• Highly developed risk assessment is important as is your ability to develop effective rapport with people who may be mentally unwell or distressed.
• Assessment, development of treatment plans and liaising with whanau and other carers, NGOs, police, probation and other services is all part of the Community Mental Health Nurse role.

Skills and experience

In order to be successful in this role, the following is required:

• Registered or Enrolled with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC and mental health scope
• Ideally, but not essential, 2+ years’ experience working within any area of mental health
• Registered or Enrolled Nurse
• Have a full New Zealand driver’s license
• Knowledge of and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Excellent interpersonal skills and relationship building
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment in a varied role

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.If you have any questions about the role, please contact Natalie Gaunt at [e-mail]

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.