Location: Inpatient Unit, Alexandra Hospital, Richmond, Nelson * Help deliver best possible healthoutcomes for our elderly patients * 12 month fixed-term, full-time (80 hrs/fortnight)Join Health NewZealand l Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough at a key time of change whereyou will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable,accessible, cohesive, and people-centred health system. This is mahi that willimprove the health and well-being of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got anopportunity for you to be part of it. TheOlder Persons - Mental Health Inpatient Unit provides psychiatric and geriatriccare for the older members of our community. We aspire to provide high qualityinpatient care to patients with acute mental health needs and/or complex age-relatedhealth conditions. We work in partnership with our patients, their families,the clinical team and community carers and supports to achieve the bestpossible health outcome for the patient. The full-time salary rangefor an Enrolled Nurse is $69,934 to $83,349 (effective from 1 April 24) basedon the current Mental Health and Public Health Nursing MECA, dependent onskills, experience, and registration in NZ. Penal rates are in additional to this.Kowai he kaitono totika? (Who is anappropriate applicant?)Youwill have current NCNZ registration and practising certificate, with noconditions that exclude Mental Health Scope of Practice, and it is desirablethat you have a minimum of one year of post-registration nursing experience.You will have knowledge of: * Physical and mental disorders commonly experienced in older persons * Contemporary treatment approaches including person-centred care, sensory modulation, therapeutic use of self and therapeutic use of psychiatric medications * Mental Health assessment and care planning * Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act, 1992 * PPPR Act - Welfare Guardianship Your skills will include: * Well-developed interpersonal skills * Ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary team * Ability to work effectively with patients who have challenging behaviours. A matou ropu (About our team)Health NZ Nelson Marlborough is the main health provider for the Te TauIhu, the top of the south. With nearly 3,000 employees, we are Nelson - s andMarlborough - s largest employer supporting the health and wellbeing of over 150,000citizens across the region. Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, and the Richmondand Marlborough Health Hubs, but we are spread across the region and serviceall parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it.We have a great team and we work hard to make a difference. We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork. Etahi atumohiohio (More Information) huanga o tenei mahi (Thebenefits of this position) Youwill be joining a great team that values teamwork and is committed tosupporting the best possible health outcomes for our elderly patients. Mepehea ahau e tono ai? (How do I apply?)Applynow, it - s easy. Please complete our online application process. For general enquiries please contactour recruitment team on ******** or ******** . Alternatively for role specific informationplease Christine Ball, Nurse Manager - Older Persons - Mental Health, ******** 24-253Applications close: Open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as received.Health NZ lTe Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We believethat to achieve equity in health outcomes for Maori we need a workforcereflective of the population it serves. We strongly encourage applications fromcandidates who identify as Maori and we recruit for cultural competence. He waka eke noa. We are all in thistogether.
