Acute Clinician - Community Mental HealthNelson /Tasman Region Temporary, full-time position covering parental leave for up to 12months (80 hours a fortnight).
Do you have up-to-date knowledge of mental health & associatedissues?This role is suitable for a Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapistor Social Worker able to manage acute/crisis assessments and treatment, andinterventions.Our Adult Community Mental Health teams provide high-qualitycomprehensive assessment and treatment for adults and their families living inthe Nelson/Tasman region. We enjoy a team culture of collaborative practice,openness, humour and respect across disciplines.
As an Acute Clinician you will work a 24/7 rotating roster responding toclients in crisis. This will include overnight on call and receiving triaged referralsfrom WhakarongorauAotearoa, HealthNZ Nelson Marlborough Triage Service, and assessment of acute presentations in response toreferrals from ED, GPs and Police.
Shifts are rostered (four dayson, two days off), with rostered on call between11.00PM to 8.00AM.
Ko wai he kaitono totika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?) You will be a mental health professional with the confidence to workautonomously and the resilience to manage a mixed case load. You will havecurrent knowledge of mental health and associated issues and addictionsclinical experience is also desirable. Whilst we are looking for anexperienced practitioner - we also recruitfor attitude.
HealthNZ Nelson Marlborough is the main health provider for the Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. Withnearly 3,000 employees, we are Nelson's and Marlborough's largest employersupporting the health and wellbeing of over 150,000 citizens across theregion.
Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, and the Richmond andMarlborough Health Hubs, but we are spread across the region and service allparts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. Wehave a great team and we work hard to make a difference.
We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork.
Nga huanga o tenei mahi (The benefits of this position) This is an ideal career opportunity if you value being part of avibrant, committed and professional team that is passionate about deliveringpositive client outcomes. No one day is the same in Acute Mental Health and asense of humour is essential.
We provide a great place to work with professional developmentopportunities, job security, and workplace wellness programmes.
Nelson/Tasman is one of New Zealand's top lifestyle destinations andoffers an amazing variety of leisure pursuits, beaches, rivers and nationalparks with great opportunities for outdoor activities such as kayaking,tramping, skiing, golf, sailing, as well as abundant sunshine and outstandingscenery. For more information on the Nelson/Tasman region visit Nelson Tasman New Zealand Official Tourism & Travel Guide .
Apply now, it's easy. Please click apply and complete our onlineapplication process.
Vacancy closes: Friday 30 th March (unless filledprior). Applications will be reviewedas received. Health NZ l Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough stronglyendorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
We believe that to achieve equity inhealth outcomes for Maori we need a workforce reflective of the population itserves. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify asMaori and we recruit for cultural competence.
He waka eke noa. We are all in thistogether. Closing Date: 30 March (unless filled prior)
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