Mental Health Assistant (casual), Older Persons' Mental Health * Join the team providing care to older members of our community * Opportunity to learn and further develop your skills * Older persons' health care experience is required * Location: Alexandra HospitalNgā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About this position) The Older Persons - Mental Health Inpatient Unit, at Alexandra Hospital in Richmond, provides psychiatric and geriatric care for the older members of our community.
We aspire to provide high quality inpatient care to patients with acute mental health needs and/or complex age related health conditions.
We work in partnership with our patients, their families, the clinical team and community carers and supports to achieve the best possible health outcome for the patient.
As a Mental Health Assistant your role is to work with the team to provide basic nursing care under the supervision and direction of Registered Nurses.
This can include working with challenging behaviours.
As this is a casual position, covering staff leave and periods of peak service demand, it will be important that you have the flexibility and availability to cover a range of shifts, sometimes at short notice.
You'll be required to work across morning, afternoon and night shifts.
This includes weekends and school holidays.
Some forward planning and rostering will be available when covering planned leave.
Please note that there are no guarantee minimum hours of employment for casual employees.
Ko wai he kaitono tōtika?
(Who is an appropriate applicant?)
We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, who has experience in older persons - health care, and has an affinity with the elderly.
It is equally important that you are able to work in a flexible and methodical manner, demonstrate honesty and reliability and use appropriate initiative.
Qualifications Required qualifications include: Essential * Year 11 NCEA level 1 English (or equivalent) * Year 11 NCEA level 1 Maths (or equivalent)Preferred * NZQA Level 3 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing - Health Assistance Strand (or equivalent) The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying.
Ā mātou rōpū (About our team) Health NZ Nelson Marlborough is the main health provider for the Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south.
With nearly 3,000 employees, we are Nelson - s and Marlborough - s largest employer supporting the health and wellbeing of over 150,000 citizens across the region.
Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, and the Richmond and Marlborough Health Hubs, 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.
Ngā huanga o tēnei mahi (The benefits of this position) You will be joining a great team that values teamwork and is committed to supporting the best possible health outcomes for our elderly patients.
Nelson Tasman is a place of stunning natural landscapes - lakes, mountains, rivers, native bush and beaches.
The region is known for its relaxed lifestyle and year round dry and sunny days.
Find out more at .
Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More Information) Me pēhea ahau e tono ai?
(How do I apply?)
For general enquiries please contact our recruitment team on ****** or 03 539 5748.
For role specific information please contact Christine Ball, Nurse Manager - Older Persons Mental Health on ******.
Apply now, it - s easy.
Please fill in our online application form and include a cover letter explaining your interest in this position.
Ref: N24-314 Applications close: Open until filled.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early .
Health NZ Nelson Marlborough strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
We believe that to achieve equity in health outcomes for Māori we need a workforce reflective of the population it serves.
We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Māori and we recruit for cultural competence.
He waka eke noa.
We are all in this together.
