Clinical Nurse Specialist - Older Persons Liaison

He Korero mo te turanga - About the Role
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.
He Korero mou - About You
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.
Me pehea te tuku tono - 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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