Mental Health Support Worker - Te Whare O Matairangi

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a Mental Health Support Worker for Te Whare o Matairangi at Wellington Regional Hospital. The role operates under the delegation of a RN/EN, performing tasks within defined boundaries.

The ideal candidate will hold a Mental Health and Wellbeing Certificate - level 4 and have experience with people experiencing mental distress. A calm, friendly attitude and the ability to work under pressure are essential, along with the physical capability for cares

Qualifications

• Experience working with people experiencing mental distress.
• A cool, calm and friendly attitude, and the ability to work under pressure.
• Physical capability and confidence to assist with cares, patient activities, and de-escalation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction and delegation of a Registered Nurse (RN). The MHSW will perform delegated tasks that do not require specialised nursing knowledge or judgement.

Education

Mental Health and Wellbeing Certificate - level 4

Job description

Mental Health Support Worker - Te Whare O Matairangi

Location: Wellington Regional Hospital

Contract: Permanent, Full or Part Time (0.8-1.0 FTE) Rosteredand Rotating

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora isfirmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated toserving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we'rebuilding a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability,whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

As an unregulated healthcare worker, the MHSW worksunder the direction & delegation of a RN. They will be delegated tasks bythe RN/EN that do not require specialised nursing knowledge, judgement orskill. The MHSW will remain responsible for their actions, while the RN/EN isaccountable for the delegation decision, assessment and evaluation of outcomes.The MHSW will receive training to complete specific tasks within definedboundaries according to the service areas requirements.

About theTeam/Service/ Location

Te Whare o Matairangi provides carefor up to 31 tangata whaiora experiencing severe mental distress, in a therapeuticlocked environment. Our team of approximately 100 staff includes Nurses,Doctors, Allied Health, Peer Supporters and Mental Health Support Workers.

About you

The ideal candidate with have;

• Mental Health andWellbeing Certificate - level 4
• Experienceworking with people experiencing mental distress.
• A cool, calm andfriendly attitude, and the ability to work under pressure
• Physicalcapability and confidence to assist with cares, patient activities, andde-escalation techniques

Working at HealthNew Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare forthe people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.

Our people are at the heart ofeverything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers andhonouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversityand welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages,ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverseand inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service ourcommunity. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus onMāori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

We will reviewapplications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, beforethe closing date of this advertisement.

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: MHA097-26

Location:

North Island - Wellington - Wellington Central

Job type:

Expertise:

Clinical - Mental Health - Community Support Worker