Permanent, full time role working Monday to Friday based in Whanganui New year, New career! + inclusive work culture & more Extra week of leave, Paid wellbeing days + Increased KiwiSaver contribution Use your mentalhealth nursing experience & clinical skills to assess, plan, implement& evaluate tangata whai ora/whanau health needs. Join our Community Mobile team and make a meaningfuldifference in the Whanganui rohe.
Build therapeutic relationships, promote physical andmental well-being, and lead holistic and innovative care. At the same time, be supported to enhance yourcareer within the mental health sector and focus on your ongoing professional development.
Pathways | Mo matou
Asa leading mental health and addiction service in Aotearoa, we support people tolive full lives; hopeful and connected to what matters to them. Prioritising mental health while aiming foroverall well-being, we foster strong whanau connections. Our commitment topersonalised support is reflected in our 'whatever it takes' wairua and spirit.
The Benefits | Nga ahuatanga kei a matou Fifth week of Annual leave (after 12 months employment) Paid Wellbeing days (2 per year) HealthNow Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whanau Increased KiwiSaver contribution Holiday programme assistance Perk + Perk plus discount app Income continuance plan Wise Group House, contents, and car insurance plan Specsavers discount Discounted premiums with Southern Cross Financial risk and planning review EAP Employee Assistance Programme Support your annual practicing certificate and PDRP Invest in your professional development and career progression The Role | Mo tenei turanga mahi
As aRegistered Nurse in our community Mobile team you will forge meaningfulconnections with individuals and families, fostering well-being through skilledassessment, thoughtful care, and integrated working with Primary and Secondarycare partners.
Contributeto the evolution of Mental Health Nursing by collaborating on impactful qualityenhancement projects.
Your expertisematters here.
Some of your responsibilities include, but arenot limited to:
Use your nursing knowledge and skills to assess, plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate tangata whai ora/taiohi/whanau health needs. Provide dynamic and holistic nursing care to achieve best health outcomes. Engage and work alongside community support workers, tangata whai ora and whanau to improve knowledge of illness, self-management and prevention of complications and promote well-being. Champion equitable health access and outcomes for all whai ora. Each person hasdifferent needs, so we tailor the amount and type of support to the person. This is a clinicalrole, so you'll have a current New Zealand registration as a registered nurseand where, you will help us improve the health and wellbeing of people wesupport (for example smoking cessation, health eating, liaison with GP). Hours include: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to5.00pm – with an after-hours/on-call component.
About You | Mou
In your cover letter, kindly express your reasons as to why you want towork at Pathways, and also how you meet some of the requirements below:
Minimum of 2 years Nursing and mental health experience. An understanding of the New Zealand context of service delivery. A current New Zealand Health registration in Nursing. You must hold a current full New Zealand driver's licence. Knowledge, skills and experience in developing care plans, risk management plans, supporting other Clinicians and working with a multi-disciplinary team. An understanding of trauma-informed care and experience in working with people. Both de-escalation skills and relationship building skills. Ability to adapt quickly in a rapidly changing environment. You must hold a current first aid certificate or be willing to obtain one. An understanding and commitment to the principles of recovery. Knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the articles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Maoriand Pasifika are strongly encouraged to apply for this role. We also encourage people with livedexperience to apply.
Closing date | Ra Katinga: 15 February2024. Please note, this advert may close soonerif a suitable candidate is found before the closing date.