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Nurse Practitioner - Southland Community Mental HealthInvercargill Community Mental Health Team Southland Hospital Salary Band – $136,815– $162,802 p.a prorata + Kiwisaver + car park Negotiable FTE up to 1.0 FTECould be job share OR FIFO / periodical contractsExceptional MDT + opportunity to make a differenceMo 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 identifying high-risk and complex health needs.
This role will:
Assess, diagnose, treat and care plan 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 careProvide initial assessments for new referrals to the service.Demonstrate advanced nursing leadership and mentorship,Collaborate with other Te Whatu Ora Health Services and NGOsDeliver on the objectives of the national health strategyContribute to the research agenda within the mental health serviceTo 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 caseload. If this sounds like you, please apply today.
To succeed in this exciting new role, you will need to:
Be a Registered Nurse Practitioner with a valid Annual Practicing CertificateHold relevant postgraduate qualifications in addictions or be willing to work towards postgraduate qualifications.Ability to successfully engage and empathize 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!
Continuous support for career developmentSubsidised gym membership and discounted health insuranceFree on-site parking and only 10 – 15 minute commute from anywhere in the CityAccess to discounted staff holiday accommodation and a range of retail & entertainment discountsAffordable housing – you can still achieve your lifestyle dreamsHealth 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.
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. For further information, please contact Mikayla Hamilton, Recruitment Advisor, ******
In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to:
Occupational Health AssessmentPolice Vetting / Ministry of Justice safety checksSerious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)
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