Charge Nurse Manager - Emergency Psychiatric Service at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Southern, Otago Nursing Leadership Opportunity in Mental Health, Dunedin
Permanent 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.
About the role
The Charge Nurse Manager is responsible for the management of the Emergency Psychiatric Service, Community Programmes, Consultation Psychiatry Liaison Service, Combined Response Team, Psychiatric Records and Director of Area Mental Health Service (DAMHS). This includes clinical leadership and co-ordination, operational functions, quality and financial performance, human resource management, quality and risk management, and quality, clinical pathway development and other service delivery improvements within the ward/unit/service.
Working in partnership with clinical and other staff, the Charge Nurse Manager will contribute to strategic and operational management in a way that is consistent with the organisation's vision and values.
About the Service
Emergency Psychiatric Service provides around the clock urgent assessments and interventions for consumers of all ages. Community Programmes is a mental health service based at Dunedin Hospital providing recovery-focused group programmes for adults with a wide range of moderate to severe mental health issues, living within the community.
About you
Our ideal candidate will have the following:
A current RN APC
Strong clinical leadership and management skills and experience
Proven experience working within the Mental Health sector
Post graduate diploma in a relevant field
Advanced communication techniques including conflict resolution, diffusion and mediation skills
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to be flexible and innovative
A clear understanding of the principles underpinning mental health and addiction assessment and treatment
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
Salary range
This role belongs to the expired Te Whatu Ora/NZNO Collective Agreement and falls between Grade 4 Step 1 ($126,124) p.a. pro-rata and Step 3 ($138,057) p.a. pro-rata of the Senior Designated Nurse Salary Scale.
How to apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click 'apply now'. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 25 November 2024. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mikayla Hamilton at ******
Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
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)
Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Southern
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