Napier Health Centre Monday to Friday 12 months Fixed Term, 80 hours per fortnight (1.0FTE) About the Role Napier Community Mental Health & Addiction Services is currently seeking a dedicated registered professional with both experience and a passion for assisting tangata whaiora facing mental health and addiction challenges.
About the Team/Service/Location Napier Community Mental Health & Addiction Services play a pivotal role in providing care to individuals in Napier who are most severely affected by mental illness and/or addiction.
Our service is committed to solidifying and building upon advancements in resilience and recovery among those affected by conditions such as psychotic disorders, severe personality disorders, anxiety disorders, depression, alcohol and substance abuse issues, as well as co-existing conditions.
This commitment extends to the culturally appropriate delivery of care to Maori and Pacific peoples.
About you If you are a registered healthcare professional with expertise in this domain, we invite you to join our team.
We welcome inquiries from registered nurses, social workers, and occupational therapists.
Key qualifications for this role include: Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Exceptional assessment and intervention abilities are imperative for successful engagement with individuals and their families, fostering sustainable pathways to recovery.
Your genuine interest in contributing to the holistic development of mental health and addiction services is essential.
Competency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.
Experience in projects/initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principles and frameworks, and the application of Matauranga Maori and Kaupapa Maori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.
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We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.
The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work.
It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do.
Health New Zealand is committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us.
Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment.
If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whanau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
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