Community Mental Health Nurse - Mental Health Services for Older People

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora Taranaki

Taranaki Whanui He Rohe Oranga - Taranaki Together, A Healthy Community

Te Kaupapa – Mission

Improving, promoting, protecting and caring for the health and wellbeing of the people of Taranaki.

We are looking for people that share our vision by providing the best care for our people and our community. We have a responsibility to see the whole picture, the whole community, in terms of health and to support everyone working in Taranaki to do the best job they can in a world of constant change.

Taranaki
- A place like no other

Taranaki boasts some of New Zealand’s most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day.  For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as   art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving café culture. Click here to read more information about Taranaki.

For further information on our international recruitment and what we offer Click here and find out how to make a difference somewhere different.

E pā ana ki a tatou - About us

At Te Whatu Ora Taranaki we are committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation within a supportive team of healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive care to our patients.

We believe having workforce that is diverse and inclusive, we are a pro-equity Health Organisation and this means that we will be better positioned to understand and serve our community.

When you choose to work with us, we will offer you:

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A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department

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Access to clinical training and education

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Up to date facilities, Have a look at

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Project Maunga - our New Facilities currently under construction check this out on our website www.tdhb.org/maunga.shtml

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Opportunities to participate on local project and regional collaboration teams

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Professional development

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Taranaki Base Hospital, New Plymouth

0.8 FTE (64 hours per fortnight)

Permanent Position

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse who has a passion for working with older people and improving health outcomes for Tāngata Whaiora/consumers with mental health and addiction issues. This rewarding role will be responsible for providing planned community-based care for Whai ora and their Whānau, undertake mental health assessments, proactively manage risk, coordinate with aged residential care providers as well as liaise with other community providers as necessary. 

Appropriate candidates will have Mental Health and care of the older person experience, excellent assessment and risk management skills, experience in a range of mental health disorders and interventions and a knowledge of the applications of the Mental Health Act in a community setting. Working in a family context, candidates will be knowledgeable about additional relevant legislation inclusive of PPPR and Power of Attorney processes supporting older people, their whanau and caregivers to manage mental health issues and wellbeing. 

Preferred candidates will be able to communicate well, enjoy working in a highly specialised team, be flexible in their work practices, and have competent time management skills.

Please click here to view the job description

Moū - About you

Are you a Registered Nurse who has the passion to provide high quality care for our older people in Taranaki experiencing mental health illness or dementia? Do you have experience of working with tangata whaiora and are able to encourage and support them to meet their wellbeing goals? Do you enjoy working as part of a multi-disciplinary team whilst also exhibit autonomy managing a community caseload? If so, we would love to hear from you!

Do you share in our vision, our values and will ensure our patients feel supported and cared for throughout their journey with us?

If you want to make an application click on "Apply Online" from within this page.

For further information, please contact Linda Wood on Email: linda.wood@tdhb.org.nz  

Applications Close 05 April 2024

Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai

By joining together, we will succeed