MH Clinician / RN Perinatal Team Adult CMH

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Mental Health Clinician (RN/OT/SW)  Adult Community Mental Health & Addictions
Perinatal Mental Health Team, Rotorua
Mental Health & Addiction Services

Permanent & Part time
An opportunity has arisen in Lakes DHB for a Registered Nurse or other health professional with mental health experience to become part of the Perinatal Mental Health Team based in Rotorua.   As this is a part-time role, it may be well suited for someone interested in a joint role with adult mental health & addiction services.   

This is an exciting position, particularly given current service development initiatives related to the community-facing, inter-sectorial model of care, Te Ara Tauwhirotanga:  Pathways that lead us to act with kindness.

Te Ara Tauwhirotanga acknowledges that health, wellbeing and opportunities for healing and recovery are a basic human right and that this can only occur when local, regional and national systems work well together.   The model is the product of an extensive co-design process, aligns to He Ara Oranga and is designed around three central Pou (pillars) of Tikanga (Values), Tangata (People) and Taiao (Environment).

This is a great opportunity to develop a specialist skill base in perinatal clinical assessment and intervention. The successful applicant will be competent in all facets of care and multi-disciplinary team working. It is also expected that you would have excellent interpersonal skills and have a strong client focus, cultural competence and a flexible approach.  You will have proven ability to liaise with partner organisations and skilled at providing evidenced-based information and advice. 

Mō te tūranga / About the role

• Permanent, part time vacancy
• Hours: Part time 0.8FTE  (32hrs per week)

Mō koe / About you

You should have 
You must be a New Zealand Registered Mental Health Clinician (RN/OT/SW) and have a current APC with a minimum of 2 years post graduate experience in a mental health setting. 

Awhe utu / Salary range
$64,291 - $88,757 pro rated to hours worked

If this sounds like you, apply online now via https://www.lakesdhb.govt.nz/. The selection process starts from the date of advertising. 

For any queries please contact:
Lindsay Delaney, Clinical Nurse Manager on (07) 343 5050 or Lindsay.Delaney@lakesdhb.govt.nz 

A requirement of employment with Lakes is a satisfactory Worker Safety Check including a criminal conviction history check in line with the Criminal Records Clean Slate Act 2004.

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Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities such as mountain biking, skiing, and fishing. Family friendly beaches are also an hour’s drive away. The Lakes district has a growing multi-cultural community and is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice. Working at Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience in an excellent and supportive work environment. 

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