The OpportunityThe position is: Full-time and part-time, based at Te Whare Awhiora, Health NZ Te Whatu Ora Tairawhiti (Gisborne Hospital). Ideal for an applicant with a background in mental health nursing. Provides opportunities for new learning in a dynamic and changing environment. All candidates must be registered with the New Zealand Nursing Council and have a current Annual Practicing Certificate.What you'll do:Provide quality care for tangata whaiora experiencing distress.Implement therapeutic and safe practices across the unit (New purpose-built facility early 2024).Liaise across the wider team and community.Work effectively with people with co-existing presentations.Engage well with people from a broad range of backgrounds.We are looking for someone with the following traits:High level of creativity and a flexible mind-set.Empathetic.Excellent clinical reasoning and ability to reflect on their practice.Ability to work well within the small, dedicated team.Practices in a manner that is culturally safe.The remuneration range for this role is $75,773 to $106,739 and is covered by the collective agreement: NZNO HNZ Collective agreement (2023 - 2024).Our OrganisationSituated on the eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, Gisborne Tairawhiti is the first city in the world to see the rising sun of the new day. Our region offers vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands, with significant historical landmarks, natural wonders, and a deep connection to Maori culture.We enjoy a pleasant climate, short commutes, and a relaxed approach that creates a work-life offering that is enviable to most that are not yet here.Te Whatu Ora Tairawhiti works to increase collaboration, strengthen leadership and accountability, and improve equity of access and outcomes across the health service. We're shifting the emphasis towards primary and community care allowing more people to be cared for close to home, and take a greater role in their own health and wellbeing.Our ValuesOur values form the acronym WAKA. They reflect our voyaging heritage, guiding us on our journey to create a healthier Tairawhiti by working together:Whakarangatira / enrich - Enriching the health of our community by doing our very best.Awhi / support - Supporting our turoro / patients, their whanau / families, our community partners, and each other.Kotahitanga / togetherness - Together we can achieve more.Aroha / compassion - Empathy, we care for people and people want to be cared for by us.How to ApplyTo complete an application please use the apply now link provided which will redirect you through our online career's portal. For successful applicants, our mandatory process includes police vetting and health screening. Te Whatu Ora Tairawhiti are committed to improving Maori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Maori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations.We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.
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