Registered Nurse, Specialist Primary MH&A

• Specialist Primary Mental Health & Addictions Services
• Location: Palmerston North Hospital, Permanent Fulltime

Benefits

• An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged
• A professional and supportive culture and team setting
• Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options
• Tailored wellness programmes

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

Uru Rauhī, Mental Health and Addiction Services at Te Whatu Ora MidCentral have an exciting opportunity for experienced and enthusiastic Registered Nurses to join our Specialist Primary Mental Health and Addictions Service.

Mental Health and Addiction services are moving towards a wellness and recovery-focused approach that encourages interconnectedness socially, spiritually, physically, and environmentally and encompasses the aspirations to achieve ‘WAIORA' flourishing individuals, whānau, and communities.

This role will report to the Specialist Primary Service Manager.

About the Team/Service

Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees.  We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions.  With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds – the perfect blend of rural and city living.

About the Location

Manawatū is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life.  It's a family-friendly place that's easy to live and work, with easy access to an array of outdoor activities – beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks. No traffic and an easy commute to work, really help a with true work-life balance. Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight. We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes – Massey University and the International Pacific College.

For more information on living and working in the Manawatu click here

About you

We are looking for Registered Nurses who are:

• Working to top of scope at Level 4 PDRP, level 3 PDRP applications will be considered.
• Excited by evolving service developments.
• Flexible and committed to a team of team's approach to working.
• Creative and curious and have a ‘do what it takes' attitude.
• Open to opportunities to learn new skills as the service develops.

The successful candidates will:

• Be Registered Nurses who role models strengths in influencing and relationship building in a way that encourages strength, diversity and kotahitanga (unity).
• Be experienced in mental health and/or addiction who can demonstrate an understanding of delivering a person and whānau first service delivery model with equity at the forefront.
• Have a specific dedicated focus on developing liaison and consultation with primary practice teams and community agencies to access care early.
• Enhance Maori, community partners and network relationships along with excellent clinical knowledge and attributes to facilitate the development of whānau ora.
• Have excellent communication skills, including the ability to develop, maintain and enhance their relationships with stakeholders.
• Have experience in or willing to develop skills in developing and facilitating brief intervention groups.
• Have experience in or willing to develop skills to lead/co lead strategic portfolios streams as required.
• Have experience or willing to develop skills in clinical supervision and/or coaching and fosters creativity of team members.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.  

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by the advertised date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Helen Manoharan, Nursing Recruitment Consultant (Email: helen.manoharan@tewhatuora.govt.nz) or Heidi Graham, Service Manager Specialist Primary Mental Health and Addiction Email: Heidi.Graham@midcentraldhb.govt.nz Mobile: 027 4200 864

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.