Nurse Practitioner
Invercargill Community Mental Health Team
Southland Hospital
Salary Band – $136,815– $162,802 p.a prorata + Kiwisaver + car park
Negotiable FTE up to 1.0 FTE
Could be job share OR FIFO / periodical contracts
Exceptional MDT + opportunity to make a difference
Mo te turanga | About the role
Based within our Community Mental Health Team in Invercargill the Nurse Practitioner will assist in improving client health and reducing health inequalities and clinical risk for service users, by identify high risk and complex health needs.
This Role Will
Assess, diagnose, treat and care planning for Tangata whai ora who have a mental illness,
Provide consultancy, clinical leadership, and skilled advanced nursing practice,
Actively work on strengthening partnerships/alliances with internal and external stakeholders,
Develop alternative models of care
Provide initial assessments for new referrals to the service.
Demonstrate advanced nursing leadership and mentorship,
Collaborate with other Te Whatu Ora Health Services, and NGOs
Deliver on the objectives of the national health strategy
Contribute to the research agenda within the mental health service
To be successful in this role you will work autonomously, but also in conjunction with an integrated and multi-disciplinary team and deliver quality evidence based care to your own case load. If this sounds like you please apply today.
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Mou ake | About you
To succeed in this exciting new role, you will need to:
Be a Registered Nurse Practitioner with a valid Annual Practicing Certificate
hold relevant post graduate qualifications in addictions or are willing to work towards post graduate qualifications.
Ability to successfully engage and empathise with families/whanau in a positive manner,
Demonstrate knowledge and application of NZ Health strategies,
So if the prospect of working with other dedicated clinicians excites you and you are a team player, happy to use your initiative and embrace change, then apply now!
Painga | Benefits
Continuous support for career development
Subsidised gym membership and discounted health insurance
Free on-site parking and only 10 – 15 minute commute from anywhere in the City
Access to discounted staff holiday accommodation and a range of retail & entertainment discounts
Affordable housing – you can still achieve your lifestyle dreams
Mo matou | About us
Health New Zealand - 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.
Ra monehu |Closing Date: 04 October 2024
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.
Tono inaianei | Apply now
We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/
For further information please contact Mikayla Hamilton, Recruitment Advisor, ******
If you currently work for Te Whatu Ora- Health New Zealand - Southern , please apply for this role via our internal careers site , found here: Pulse > Applications > Corporate > SuccessFactors
Pre-Employment checks
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)
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