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Salary Band $69,934 - $83,349 pa pro-rata + kiwi saver No long commute, no traffic jams, free onsite parking……it all starts here…. Based at Wakari Hospital, high on the hills above Dunedin Ward 9A at Wakari Hospital is a13- bed medium secure unit, it is the inpatient unit for Otago and Southland for those persons who are in the Justice system and require assessment, treatment and rehabilitation.
Mo te turanga | About the role Delivera range of therapeutic services and programmes. Craft relationships by linking people with families/ whanau and support persons and reintegration into the wider community. Ply yourslef in a secure environment predominantly with patients referred from the courts and/or prison setting for assessment and/or treatment. Increasingly we provide a rehabilitative role in assisting patients with complex needs to reintegrate into the community. Collaborate with and alongside a dynamic and committedmultidisciplinary team. Maintain links with family and friends whose on-going support and input is often of vital importance to the provision of care. Rostered and rotating shifts Monday to Sunday. Registered as an Enrolled Nurse with NCNZ (Enrolled Nurse Scope of Practice, NCNZ, 2010) and have a current Practicing Certificate. Confident in providing support and assisting patients in psychological and physical ways; Patient focussed at all times and be able to adapt to a changing, and at time challenging environment. Previous experience in metal health is an advantage, If this sounds like the change you are looking for enquire further.
Training and support will be provided to those who are new to mental health Beautiful coastlines and a family-friendly community Continuous support for career development Subsidised gym membership and discounted health insurance Access to staff fitness facilities and banking offers Access to a range of retail discounts and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.
If you're not from Dunedin then perhaps you don't know just how good we have it here? With excellent amenities, schooling – primary through to Otago University, recreation, great food and wine, outstanding nature, and an amazing variety of climates and locations from coastal to mountain. Some people call it the ends of the earth, but we think it's 'the last best place', so at the top of our list of reasons to join us at Southern DHB is ' the lifestyle' Utu whanui |Salary range This role belongs to the NZNO Collective Agreement and falls between the Step 1 ($69,934 p.a) and Step 5 ($83,349 p.a pro-rata) of the Enroilled Nurse scale.
Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don't delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible. In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to:
Occupational Health Assessment Police Vetting / Ministry of Justice safety checks Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only) #J-18808-Ljbffr
