Health Improvement Practitioner (0.5 FTE)

Nelson Bays Primary Health; Tasman; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Specialised training

Mentorship

National Programme

Job summary

Nelson Bays Primary Health invites applications from registered health professionals to join our General Practice Team in delivering focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (FACT) and group programs to our enrolled population. You will provide consultation and education to team members and help develop intervention pathways based on clinical need.

The role requires a current Annual Practicing Certificate, eligibility to work in New Zealand, and a valid driver's licence.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current APC as a registered health professional (e.g., psychologist, nurse, OT, or social worker).
• Ability to work in New Zealand and pass police check.
• Full and current driver's licence required.

Responsibilities

• Work as a fully integrated member of the General Practice Team, delivering immediate, accessible therapy ( FACT ).
• Deliver evidence-based group programs to patients in partnership with the General Practice Team.
• Provide consultation, education and advice to team members.

Skills

FACT therapy

Group therapy

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Cultural safety

Education

Annual Practicing Certificate (APC)

Tools

Evidence-based practice

FACT program delivery

Job description

Nelson Bays Primary Health (NBPH) promotes and supports quality community health services, with an emphasis on keeping people healthy. Our vision is “healthy community…healthy people…healthy workforce” – Hapori Ora, Tāngata Ora, Kaimahi Ora.

40 hours/fortnight (0.5 FTE)

Are you the type of person that is self-motivated yet can work well in a supportive team environment?

Are you driven to provide equitable care?

Do you want to ensure all patients and their whānau, hapū and iwi have access to care?

Are you as committed as we are to find practical ways to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, especially in health?

We are looking for a registered health professional (e.g., mental health nurse, psychologist, occupational therapist, or social worker) to fill this rewarding role. Experience working with Youth, Pacific, Māori and in Mental Health will be an advantage.

If you enjoy making a difference to people’s lives and would like to work in Primary Care, then this opportunity is for you.

We offer:

• Specialised training and ongoing mentorship;
• An innovating and exciting opportunity for a qualified health professional looking for a change;
• Opportunity to be part of a National Programme.

About the Role:

You will work as a fully integrated team member of the General Practice Team, providing immediate, accessible therapy (particularly Focused Acceptance and Commitment therapy FACT) to patients and deliver evidence-based group programs to patients in partnership with the General Practice Team, their enrolled population and whanau;

You will provide consultation, education, and advice to members of the General Practice Team;

You will also support local population health by developing intervention pathways based on the clinical need.

A full and current Annual Practicing Certificate as a registered health professional e.g psychologist, nurse, occupational therapist, social worker

Vacancy open until filled

IMPORTANT NOTE: To be eligible for this role, applicants must:

Be able to work in New Zealand (NZ residency or a valid work permit).

Receive a satisfactory police check.

Hold a full and current driver's licence