Mo tenei turanga mahi| About this role
Enrolled Nurses needed in a newextended treatment service at Hillmorton Hospital
Work closely with an experienced multidisciplinary team and strengthen your therapy skills within Mental Health
Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC and must have a mental health scope of practice
Mo te tunga | About the
role
Wahi Tautoko is a 10-bedded
service located in Building 8. We aim to support consumers that require
extended assessment or treatment following an admission to the acute inpatient
service prior to discharge.
This may include:
tangata whaiora
who are presenting to services for the first time that may require extended
assessment and support around management of their symptoms.
tangata whaiora
that have an identified discharge pathway on admission - i.e. home or supported
accommodation - but may require some additional assessment and upskilling to
safely and successfully transition into the community.
tangata whaiora
who may have limited social supports and require support to increase their
engagement in their local communities.
The goals of the service
include:
Provision of a
safe and supportive environment to provide extended assessment, treatment and
rehabilitation following an admission to the adult acute service
Teaching skills
to help support illness management and to support consumers to live the life
they want to live
Support
development of structure and meaningful routines
Support safe
discharge into a community setting
Please include a cover letter.
Pehea | About You
We will be looking for experienced
Registered and Enrolled Nurse, with mental health scope, who are passionate
about providing consumer centred care.
Full time and part time opportunities available
Rotating roster of 4 days on, 2 days off for full time
Work autonomously and as part of a cohesive
multi-disciplinary team
Nga pukenga me nga
wheako | Skills and experience
In order to be successful
in this role, the following is required:
Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand
with a current APC and mental health scope
Previous experience working within any area of mental
health
Self-motivated, flexible and solutions-focused
Knowledge of and a commitment to Te Tiriti O Waitangi
Mo matou | About Us
Specialist Mental Health
Services are an interdisciplinary team that forms part of Health NZ | Te Whatu
Ora - Canterbury | Waitaha. We are committed to working and partnering with
tangata whaiora and their whanau. Constantly striving to work within our
philosophy; we develop therapeutic, supportive and empowering relationships
with our consumers, enabling them to achieve their personal goals and
aspirations.
Tono inaianei | Apply
Now
Please submit your most
recent resume along with a cover letter stating why you believe that you are
the ideal candidate for the role highlighting any skills you have gained along
the way.
Applications are only
accepted online so please visit our website at www.cdhbcareers.co.nz complete an application.
Natalie Gaunt - Recruitment ****** for
additional information
Applicants will be
progressed as they apply, so if this sounds like you, please apply now.