Community Mental Health Nurse - South Taranaki

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

Te Whatu Ora Taranaki is seeking the services of a permanent full-time, experienced Registered Nurse to work within our South Community Mental Health Team based at Hawera Hospital with satellite clinics in areas such as Stratford, Patea and Opunake. You will be providing specialist mental health nursing care for people with severe and enduring mental health conditions as part of a multidisciplinary team undertaking assessment, case management, coordination and activating appropriate support services to enhance skills and recovery for people.  This positions will provide you with the opportunity to:

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Undertake a key worker role for identified clients within the Multidisciplinary Team

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Assess, monitor and deliver specialist interventions regarding mental state, risk management and therapeutic interventions

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Work with Service users / Tangata Whaiora, family / whanau and other involved parties with the organisation and community to maintain effective therapeutic and working relationships

Please click here to view the job description

Moū - About you

We are looking for:

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Recent Mental Health experience preferably in a community setting

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Excellent written, verbal and nonverbal communication skills

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Expertise in Mental State examination and Risk assessment as well as talking therapy modalities such as DBT/CBT/ACT etc

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Ability, skills and knowledge to implement appropriated nursing interventions

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Ability to work autonomously to manage a caseload, support other team members and respond to routine and crisis situations

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Excellent problem solving and communication skills

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 Ross Ekdahl
on Email: ross.ekdahl@tdhb.org.nz

Applications Close 07 April 2024

Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai

By joining together, we will succeed