Permanent, full-time role (1.0 FTE), working 80 hours per fortnight Nelson location Role for an experienced and resilient Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist, or Social Worker able to manage a mixed caseload. Join Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive, and people-centred health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and well-being of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it. Nga mohiohio e pa ana ki tenei mahi (About this position): Our Adult Community Mental Health teams provide high-quality comprehensive assessment and treatment for adults and their families living in the 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 roster responding to clients in crisis. This will include overnight on-call and receiving triaged referrals from Home Care Medical (HCM), NMDHB Triage Service, and assessment of acute presentations in response to referrals from ED, GPs, and Police. It will be a 4:2 roster pattern, rotating AM, PM shifts, with on-call required. The hours are 11.00 pm until 8.00 am seven days a week rostered. This should read, on-call hours from 23:35 hrs to 08:00 hrs. Ko wai he kaitono totika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?): You will be an experienced MH professional with the confidence to work autonomously and the resilience to manage a mixed caseload. You will have current knowledge of mental health and associated issues, and addictions clinical experience is also desirable. Whilst we are looking for an experienced practitioner - we also recruit for attitude. - The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying. 256 matou ropu (About our team): Health NZ Nelson Marlborough is the main health provider for Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. With nearly 3,000 employees, we are Nelson's and Marlborough's largest employer supporting the health and wellbeing of over 150,000 citizens across the region. Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, and the Richmond and Marlborough Health Hubs, but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team, and we work hard to make a difference. We value integrity, innovation, respect, and teamwork. 274 tahi atu mohiohio (More Information): Nga huanga o tenei mahi (The benefits of this position) - This is an ideal career opportunity if you value being part of a vibrant, committed, and professional team that is passionate about delivering positive client outcomes. No one day is the same in Acute Mental Health, and a sense of humour is essential. In this role, you will be able to apply your skills to make a real difference to people's lives. At Health NZ Nelson Marlborough, we encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to learn and enhance their skills, and passionate about caring for our community. Nelson Tasman is a place of stunning natural landscapes - lakes, mountains, rivers, native bush, and beaches. The region is known for its relaxed lifestyle and year-round dry and sunny days. Find out more at Me pehea ahau e tono ai? (How do I apply?): For general enquiries, please contact our recruitment team on or 03 539 5748. For role-specific information, please contact Rita Van Iddekinge on Apply now, it's easy. Please fill in our online application form and include a cover letter explaining your interest in this position. Ref: N24-325 Applications close: Open until filled (unless filled prior). Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early. Health NZ Nelson Marlborough strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We believe that to achieve equity in health outcomes for Maori, we need a workforce reflective of the population it serves. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Maori, and we recruit for cultural competence. He waka eke noa. We are all in this together. #J-18808-Ljbffr