Referrals Management Clinician at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Toka Tumai Auckland, AucklandSeeking an experienced Mental Health Nurse to join Awhi Matua, community mental health team for older adultsPermanent, Full-time (40 hours) per week, based at Greenlane Clinical Centre, right next to Cornwall ParkMonday to Friday working week, 8am – 4.30pmTe whiwhinga mahi| The OpportunityThis role is based with Awhi Matua, our community mental health team who serve the central Auckland population of adults over 65 who are experiencing acute mental illness or behavioral difficulties associated with dementia. The team works with people 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 will include clinical triage, liaison with referrers, and phone assessments following a triage pathway. You will also work as a clinical team member in the Awhi Matua Community Team.You will be committed to the following principles:Whaiora and Whanau centredRecovery orientedEquitable health outcomes for Maori and PasifikaYou will need to have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively with multiple stakeholders with a variety of backgrounds and experience.You will be a NZ registered Mental Health Nurse, with a minimum of three years clinical experience. Ideally, you will have a postgraduate certificate/diploma in specialty mental health practice.This is a community-based role, which requires a full NZ Driver's licence.Applicants will also have:Excellent time management and adaptabilityHigh level organisational skillsPossess compassion and respect for others, responsive to the needs of the population whom we serve.Me pehea te tuku tono | How to applyPlease submit your application online, outlining your experience and motivation to apply to this role. Please attach a Cover Letter and your latest CV.If you have any queries about this opportunity or accessibility or technical issues with the online process, please contact Jade Smith, Recruitment Consultant at ****** to discuss how we can best support your application.
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