Registered Health Professional - Crisis Team Bay of Plenty, Bay of Plenty, NZ
New Zealand Government
He Korero mo te turanga - About the Role
We are looking for Registered Health Professionals to join our dynamic, innovative, and friendly team with a focus on the delivery of high-quality care to the growing population in the Eastern Bay of Plenty.
The Acute Care (crisis) team supports clients and their whanau suffering from acute mental health crisis/distress through means of acute assessment, brief follow-up, connection with community services, initiation/discussion of treatment, and making plans for a pathway forward once the crisis has passed.
The Acute Care team is part of the wider Community Mental Health team here in Whakatane, and the team has strong support from both the Community Mental Health sector teams and the Mental Health Inpatient unit.
We have a commitment to working in partnership and collaboration with consumers, family/whanau, primary mental health services, and the community.
We are looking for a team player, but also someone who is comfortable working autonomously. You will have sound acute assessment skills, be able to make decisions quickly with patients and staff, and have community safety at the forefront of all decisions made.
You will be flexible with your thinking as well as with your ability to work shifts, which can sometimes change at short notice.
We are looking for someone with an open mind, positive attitude, passion, and a will to learn and grow. You will be a part of a diverse team of Health Professionals including Nurse Practitioners, Consultants, Registrars, Nurses, Social Workers, and Occupational Therapists.
We provide a supportive environment, opportunities for career development, and participation in service development.
What we offer:
Access to ongoing in-house professional development
Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference!
Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team
Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership
Free flu vaccinations
Free onsite parking
Discounts with local businesses
To turanga i roto i Te Whatu Ora - Your place in Te Whatu Ora
When you join us, you become part of transforming the health system. This is a once-in-a-lifetime change that will touch the lives of everyone in Aotearoa, and future generations. We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us.
Me pehea te tuku tono - How to Apply
You can view the position description below and to apply for the role please click APPLY NOW. For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career's portal. Due to this position having contact with children and Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty's commitment to child protection, you will be subject to safety checks under the Children's Act at the time of hire and thereafter as per the relevant legislation.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.
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