Position: Mental Health Nurse
Location: Awhi Matua, community mental health team for older adults, Greenlane Clinical Centre, Auckland
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time (40 hours per week)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 4.30pm
The Opportunity: This role is based with Awhi Matua, our community mental health team serving the central Auckland population of adults over 65 experiencing acute mental illness or behavioral difficulties associated with dementia.
The team works with individuals from acute crisis through to continuing care. We are seeking an experienced mental health nurse for one of our two Referrals Management Clinician roles.
Your Responsibilities: Clinical triage Liaison with referrers Phone assessments following a triage pathway Work as a clinical team member in the Awhi Matua Community Team Important Skills: Committed to Whaiora and Whanau centred principles Recovery oriented Equitable health outcomes for Maori and Pasifika Excellent interpersonal skills Able to work effectively with multiple stakeholders Qualifications: NZ registered Mental Health Nurse Minimum of three years clinical experience Postgraduate certificate/diploma in specialty mental health practice (ideally) Full NZ Driver's licence Additional Skills: Excellent communication skills Excellent time management and adaptability High level organisational skills Compassionate and respectful of others Responsive to the needs of the population served How to Apply: Please submit your application online, outlining your experience and motivation to apply for this role. Apply now at www.careers.adhb.govt.nz quoting job title and reference number. Please attach a Cover Letter and your latest CV.
If you have any queries about this opportunity or require assistance with the online process, please contact Jade Smith, Recruitment Consultant at ******.
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