Wahi Oranga Inpatient Mental Health Unit, Nelson Hospital
Are you:
Looking for a change?
Looking for a challenge?
Then come and join us in Nelson.
Permanent full-time positions available working 80 hours a fortnight (4 on 2 off) rotating roster.
Delivery of acute through to rehab care.
Great team that strives for a positive work environment with balanced and safe workloads.
Nga mohiohio e pa ana ki tenei mahi (About this position)
We are looking for enthusiastic and skilled Registered and Enrolled Nurses who would like to join our multi-disciplinary inpatient mental health team. We're a great team passionate about mental health and delivering a high standard of care. Our service provides inpatient care from acute through to rehabilitation.
Kowai he kaitono totika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)
You are a NZ Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse with the confidence to work autonomously and the resilience to manage a busy workload.
You are culturally aware and keen to reduce the barriers that make accessing services difficult for our Maori clients.
You are driven to work in a pro-active manner and embrace change and development.
Required skills and knowledge include:
Well-developed interpersonal skills.
Willingness to work across the Mental Health Inpatient Continuum.
Knowledge of:
Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act, 1992.
PPPR Act - Welfare Guardian.
Sensory Modulation Principles in Mental Health.
Mental status examinations and risk assessments.
Nga huanga o tenei mahi (The benefits of this position)
We offer a great team environment and are supportive of professional development. We strive to create a positive work environment with balanced and safe workloads.
We do great work and we need a great team to help us deliver.
Nelson is one of New Zealand's top lifestyle destinations with abundant sunshine and an amazing variety of leisure pursuits, beaches, rivers, and national parks with great opportunities for outdoor activities such as mountain biking, kayaking, tramping, skiing, and golf.
A matou ropu (About our team)
Nelson Marlborough Health is the main health provider for the Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. Nearly 3,000 strong, we are Nelson and Marlborough's largest employer. Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, but we are spread across the region and service all 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 atu mohiohio (More Information)
As only one position description (PD) can be uploaded on our careers site, please email to request a copy of the Enrolled Nurse PD.
If we have sparked your interest and you would like to find out more, please contact Nikita Fleming, CNM via email.
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