Mental Health Addiction and Intellectual Disability Services Based at Wakari Hospital (Dunedin) Salary band - $114,025 to $121,444 p.a pro-rata and KiwiSaver Competitive salary, paid overtime and free car parking Great Nursing Professional Development and the opportunity to make a difference Permanent up to 0.9 FTE (36 hours per week) 2:30-10pm Are you an experienced Registered Nurse with strong Mental Health experience looking to take the next step in your career? We have a role for an experienced Senior Registered Mental Health Nurse who will provide nursing advice and leadership after hours. Mo te turanga - About the role This role will work independently and in collaboration with other health professionals, perform general nursing functions, delegate and direct enrolled nurses and healthcare assistants. Provide comprehensive assessments to develop, implement and evaluate an integrated plan of health care, and provide interventions that require substantial scientific and professional knowledge, skills, and clinical decision-making. Key accountabilities include but are not limited to the following: Provide Clinical Leadership of the service while fostering a culture that strives for excellence in clinical service provision within allocated resources. Co-ordinate nursing resources after hours ensuring areas of increased need are identified and responded to. Provide support and advice on managing challenging behaviours presented by patients. Maintain an up-to-date overview of the inpatient bed capacity and assist with problem-solving when demand is greater than bed availability. Maintain an up-to-date overview of patient care situations, supporting and advising as required to ensure early intervention and de-escalation. Work closely with the Service manager in the recruitment and oversight as well as development of the staff that make up the Resource team. You will support inpatient units and crisis teams across the District by providing advice around managing challenging clients, assisting with bed management, and supporting staff after hours. Mou ake - About you You will demonstrate sound professional judgement, strong leadership skills, and a clear commitment to high-quality care and the development of the Service. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate relevant experience and knowledge of patient safety, staff management, Trendcare, and the ability to think outside the square. Our ideal candidate will have the following: Previous experience working within the Mental Health sector. Strong leadership skills. Up-to-date knowledge on the strategic documents that currently influence service improvements and be able to articulate this to the MHAID workforce. Key accountabilities of this role include but are not limited to the following: Clinical Leadership of the service: fostering a culture that strives for excellence in clinical service provision within allocated resources. Assisting with Staff Management and Recruitment: Developing a cohesive and productive team. Assisting with the Financial Management of the service. Quality and Risk Management of the service. Mo matou - 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. Our successful candidate will do the following: Be a Registered Nurse with a current APC. Hold Level 4 or Senior Nurse PDRP or level 3 and working towards level 4. Work towards relevant Postgraduate qualifications at a minimum of a Diploma and/or a Master's degree. Have proven success in leadership in a health-related environment, which will complement your experience in and knowledge of clinical quality, safety, and best practice. A minimum of five years of experience in working in Mental Health. Utu whanui - Salary range This role belongs to NZNO / Te Whatu Ora Collective Agreement and falls between the Step 1 ($114,025 p.a) and Step 2 ($121,444 p.a prorata) of the Designated Senior Nurse Scale. Ra monehu - Closing date: Tuesday, 1 October 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 inaianei - Apply now For further information please contact Mikayla Hamilton, Recruitment Advisor, 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: #J-18808-Ljbffr