Tauranga Adult Community Mental Health and Addiction Services Employment Type: Permanent – 0.5 FTE
He Korero mo te turanga - About the Role We are seeking a Registered Nurse - Eating Disorders to join our Adult Community Mental Health and Addiction Services in Tauranga. This role works with adults (18 years +), their families/whanau and the community to provide an effective community-based service. The role requires competence in the use of risk assessment in the area of metabolic monitoring, working with distressed families and the ability to provide coordination of the eating disorder work within mental health and addictions services. The role also supports staff providing assessment and treatment for adults with an eating disorder.
You will be actively supported in further development of skills and access to evidence-based training that adheres to the principles of treatment. This is a permanent part-time position, working 40 hours per fortnight.
He Korero mou - About You The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years' experience in a range of nursing settings including employment within a specialist eating disorder service. Applicants must have Mental Health included in their Scope of Practice.
Mo Tatou – About Us Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatane. We serve a population of approximately 308,000 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatane, Kawerau and Opotiki. Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4000 staff.
To matou whakahaere ki te tika, te rereketanga, me te whai wahi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion At Te Whatu Ora we acknowledge and respect our people's diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe workplace that is a whanau orientated and supportive environment. We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Maori and ensures greater access, experience and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system – Maori, Pacific and Disabled People.
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. We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whanau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter. We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
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 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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Location Tauranga
Work Type Permanent Part Time
FTE 0.5
Closing Date 14/11/2024
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