Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional - Mental Health

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Lakes District Hospital, Queenstown

• Permanent - 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
• Competitive salary and discounted health insurance

It's not every day an opportunity comes up to experience a different lifestyle in gorgeous Central Lakes and keep doing what you have trained for!

Mō te tūranga - About the role

We have an opportunity for a suitably qualified Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional either with experience of working with patients with mental illness or with an interest in developing this in a community setting to join our team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a well-established team that works collaboratively within the rural community and are responsible for delivering services to people with moderate to severe mental illness across the Central Lakes Region.

To be successful in this position, you will need to demonstrate the following:

• Current Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional with a current APC and a scope of practice that allows you to work in Mental Health
• Ideally you will have experience in working within a mental health sector, however consideration will be given if you have an interest in this area
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and rapport with a diverse range of people
• You will be required to work as a Duly Authorised Officer under the Mental Health Act (training provided if necessary) and participate on the after-hours on-call roster for the Waitaki Community Mental Health Team
• You must also be eligible to live and work in New Zealand and hold a current NZ Drivers licence

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Painga - Benefits

• Continuous support for career development
• Discounted health insurance
• A range of retail and entertainment discounts
• A pleasant working environment, good resources, training opportunities, and supportive management
• The fantastic Southern lifestyle awaits you, with easy access to the many attractions and opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors all on your doorstep

Mō mātou - About us

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

Now is also a great time to relocate to Southern if you were considering a move. The Southern region offers the benefits of excellent amenities, first-class primary through to tertiary education and outstanding recreational opportunities. Whether it is surfing, kayaking or sailing; skiing, hunting or fishing; theatre, live music or art - there's literally something for everyone. Why don't you check out https://careers.southernhealth.nz/ for what the region and we can offer you and your whanau.

Utu whānui - Salary range

Registered Nurse belongs to the NZNO Collective Agreement and falls between Step 1 ($73,566 p.a) and Step 7 ($103,630 p.a pro-rata) of the RN scale.

Allied Health Professional belongs to the PSA Allied, Public Health, Scientific & Technical Collective Agreement and falls between Step 1 ($70,842 p.a) and Step 7 ($100,466 p.a pro-rata) of the Allied and Public Health Salary scale.

The location

Central Otago/Lakes Region, it doesn't need much introduction - renowned for adventure sports, is also a base for exploring the region's vineyards and historic mining towns. Known for its outdoorsy lifestyle and adventure pursuits it's a vibrant, buzzing region with nightlife, live music, restaurants and cafes, a place where you can get away from the drawbacks of city living without losing that lifestyle completely. You'll find hiking and cycling trails; be assured, there's plenty to keep you busy, whatever you're interested in.

Rā mōnehu - Closing date: Tuesday, 9 April 2024.

Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don't delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.

Tono ināianei - Apply now

For further information please contact Katie Procter - katie.procter@southerndhb.govt.nz

Pre-employment checks

In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to the following:

• Occupational health assessment
• Police vetting/Ministry of Justice safety checks
• Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)

To apply

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/