Registered Mental Health Professional: Mental Health Crisis Team, Acute Mental Health 1.0 FTE

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

The remuneration range for this role is $54,034 - $83,712 and is covered by the following collective agreements: PSA Mental Health Public Nursing MECA
PSA Allied MECA Allied, Public Health & Technical
NZNO MECA (2 Aug 2020 – 31 Oct 2022)

Position Description | Registered Mental Health Professional 

Come to Gisborne!!! Situated on the beautiful East Coast of the North Island.  We are a unique community with a strong connection to tangata whenua. In this role you will be able to make a difference to the health and wellbeing not only of individuals, but whānau and our community.

 We have a number of vacancies for Registered Health Professionals. This team is innovative, well supported and provides a mental health crisis response to the Tairāwhiti region.

 Applicants are welcome from Registered Nurses, Social Workers and Occupational Therapists with a minimum of 3 years’ experience working within mental health services and have a current NZ practicing certificate.

The role involves working on a 24/7 rotating roster of day and night shifts with overnight on-call.

For more information please contact Matt.Pennell@tdh.org.nz or apply online now.

Moū - About you

The successful applicant will possess the professional attributes required to undertake this rewarding role and will have the capability to become a Duly Authorised Officer (DAO) as described in the Mental Health Act 1992 (amended).

All applicants must have a current, clean and full driver’s license and will be subject to a Police Vetting and Screening.

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

Situated on the eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, Gisborne “Tairāwhiti” – “The light shines on the water” is the first city in the world to see the rising sun of the new day. Our region offers vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands, with significant historical landmarks, natural wonders and a deep connection to Māori culture. We enjoy a pleasant climate, short commutes and a relaxed approach that creates a work-life offering that is enviable to most that are not yet here. Our lifestyle is about time.

Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti works to increase collaboration, strengthen leadership and accountability, and improve equity of access and outcomes across the health service. We’re shifting the emphasis towards primary and community care allowing more people to be cared for close to home, and take a greater role in their own health and wellbeing.

Our values form the acronym WAKA. They reflect our voyaging heritage, guiding us on our journey to create a healthier Tairāwhiti by working together.

Whakarangatira/enrich - Enriching the health of our community by doing our very best.

Awhi/support - Supporting our tūroro/patients their whānau/families, our community partners and each other.

Kotahitanga/togetherness - Together we can achieve more.

Aroha/compassion - Empathy, we care for people and people want to be cared for by us.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply

To complete an application please use the “apply now” link provided which will redirect you through our online career's portal. For successful applicants our mandatory process includes police vetting and health screening.

Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.