Casual Mental Health Care Assistant - Nelson

Nelson Marlborough Health; Nelson; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Nelson Marlborough Health in Nelson invites applications for a casual Mental Health Assistant role within the WāhiOranga unit. You will work under Registered Nurses to provide basic nursing care and support patients in a rehabilitative setting.

We value flexible, reliable team players who communicate well and can handle challenging behaviours. Shifts will be scheduled as-required, offering variety and experience in acute and rehabilitative care.

Qualifications

• Year11 NCEA English (or equivalent)
• Year11 NCEA Maths (or equivalent)
• NZQA Level 3 Health & Wellbeing - Health Assistance Strand (or equivalent)

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing care under the supervision of Registered Nurses.
• Work with challenging behaviours.
• Support delivery of high standard of care and safe workloads.

Skills

Communication

Mental health experience

Flexibility

Honesty and reliability

Initiative

Education

Year11 NCEA English

Year11 NCEA Maths

NZQA Level 3 Health & Wellbeing Certificate

Job description

Nelson Marlborough Health in Nelson invites applications for a casual Mental Health Assistant role within the WāhiOranga unit. You will work under Registered Nurses to provide basic nursing care and support patients in a rehabilitative setting.

We value flexible, reliable team players who communicate well and can handle challenging behaviours. Shifts will be scheduled as-required, offering variety and experience in acute and rehabilitative care.