Positions Available Registered Mental Health Nurses, Social Workers, and Occupational Therapists with community experience.
Part- and Full-time opportunities available.
Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a cohesive Multi-Disciplinary Team.
About the Role There is an exciting opportunity currently within the Adult Community Psychiatric Service, for Nurse or Allied Health Workers to join West Coast Community Crisis Response.
The West Coast Crisis Response team provides a 24-hour service assessing the needs and providing treatment and support to clients experiencing psychiatric crisis.
About You As a professional and highly motivated Nurse or Allied Health Worker who displays a positive attitude and enthusiasm for this area of work, you will enjoy being part of a committed and diverse multidisciplinary team.
You will work in collaboration with a group of professionals that recognizes the importance of providing quality care and services to their clients, friends, and whanau.
Working within a multi-disciplinary team, and in collaboration with our clients and their whanau, primary care, community supports, and our inpatient teams, your ability to think on your feet, triage, and prioritize your patients appropriately in a timely manner is essential.
Ideally, you will be a Duly Authorised Officer who has been trained and signed off as being able to facilitate the MHA.
If not currently a DAO, applicants for this position will be willing to undertake this paid three-day DAO training as provided by the WCHB.
Must hold a Full Driver's License and have a Mental Health Nursing Scope of Practice.
Qualified Occupational Therapists and Social Workers will also be considered.
Permanent full- and part-time vacancies available.
About Us From July 2022, the West Coast DHB transitioned across to Te Whatu Ora - Health NZ.
This is a great opportunity to make a difference at a time of significant change in the healthcare sector.
Te Tai o Poutini West Coast is proud of how we do things.
We have a way of working that we consider unique.
It's about trying new things, listening to ideas from wherever they come from, and working together as one.
We are passionate about attracting, recruiting, and retaining talented people - become part of our team.
Benefits Being part of the Te Tai o Poutini West Coast, you will enjoy a fantastic benefits scheme, the opportunity for flexible working arrangements, and an ongoing focus on your career development.
Apply Now Applications are only accepted online, so please visit our website at to complete an application.
Enquiries: Shannon Le Roux - Recruitment Specialist - #J-18808-Ljbffr