Community Mental Health Nurse - EIP - Far North at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau, Northland Situated in the Far North
Permanent full time role
Must be available for an on-call roster
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
Right now, we have an exciting opportunity for a skilled Registered Nurse with experience in Mental Health Nursing to join our Children and Adolescent Mental Health Team based in Kaitaia.
About the Service
EIP provides support and treatment to people between the ages of 13 and 25 in the Far North, who experience acute mental illness, assisting them with maintaining mental wellness.
About you
Our ideal candidate will:
Be a Registered comprehensive or psychiatric nurse, with a current practicing certificate
Have a current, full NZ driver's licence
Have experience working with Mental Health Service users, with co-existing substance abuse disorders
Demonstrate 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 principals and frameworks, and the application of Matauranga Maori and Kaupapa Maori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.
Working for Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. 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.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
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 5 December 2024. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Michelle Apetera at ******
Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau
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