We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Nurse Specialist - Older People's Liaison Psychiatry to join our Intake Team at Community Mental Health Service for Older People (MHSOP) team. The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) will provide clinical expertise, consultancy, clinical leadership and skilled practice in assessment, diagnosis and treatment of those clients who meet the service criteria for Consultation Liaison Service Older Person MHSOP.
We have a commitment to working in partnership and collaboration with consumers, family/whanau, medical, nursing staff and allied health across the continuum of care to ensure appropriate client referrals are met in a timely manner.
This is a 0.9FTE fixed term/secondment for 12 months to cover parental leave. For additional information or to arrange a confidential chat, please contact Beth Thomas – Clinical Team Leader MHSOP on ******** .
The successful applicant will be required to have an excellent understanding of mental health conditions, the Mental Health Act, PPPR Act, understanding of capacity assessment work up, a range of therapeutic modalities, dementia/delirium nursing care.
Ideally you will have a minimum of 3 years of post-graduate mental health experience, preferably with experience in older person's mental health.
Benefits Access to ongoing in-house professional development Relocation assistance available for international candidates Commitment to staff wellness and healthy working practices (e.g. We support work-life balance and flexible work arrangements whenever possible) Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference! Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership Free flu vaccinations Free onsite parking Discounts (with local businesses) At Te Whatu Ora we acknowledge and respect our people's diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe workplace that is a whanau orientated and supportive environment. We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Maori and ensures greater access, experience and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system – Maori, Pacific and Disabled People.
When you join us, you become part of transforming the health system. This is a once in a life-time change, that will touch the lives of everyone in Aotearoa, and future generations. 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.
How to Apply You can view the position description below and to apply for the role please click " APPLY NOW ." For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career's portal.
Due to this position having contact with children and Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty commitment to child protection, you will be subject to 'safety checks' under the Children's Act at the time of hire and thereafter as per the relevant legislation.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.
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