Community Mental Health Nurse - Mid North at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau, NorthlandBased in the Mid North – Kaikohe and Bay of IslandsFull time, permanent roleFlexible and available for an on-call rosterHealth 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 Mid North Mental Health team. We provide assessment and diagnosis, treatment, advice and referral to those affected by mental health and alcohol and other drug problems.
About the Location We have bases in Kaikohe, Kerikeri and the Bay of Islands, supporting patients and their families across the Mid North rohe.
About you Our ideal candidate will:
Have registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current practicing certificate, as well as a strong desire and ability to work as part of a positive and productive multi-disciplinary team.Hold a current, clean full NZ drivers licence.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.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. 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.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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