Registered Nurse - Mental Health For Older People

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create AlertRegistered Nurse - Mental Health for Older People Registered Nurse - Ward 6C Mental Health for Older PeopleSalary Band – $81,683- $106,739 p.a prorata + KiwiSaverJoin us as we change the future of healthcare in Southern NZWe have a variety of permanent FTE availableOpportunity to make a difference in the communityWe are looking for someone who is warm, empathetic, responsive and highly attuned to the emotions, needs and motivations of older people to join our incredible team at Ward 6c.Mo te turanga | About the roleWard 6C is a 12-bed acute assessment and treatment unit for people aged over 65 years with an array of mental health (along with some physical health) needs,Safe and supervised environment assessing patients' needs while providing treatment during their admission.Shifts are Monday-Sunday and times are Mornings – 7.00am to 3.30pm, Afternoons – 2.30pm to 11.00pm, Nights – 10.45pm to 7.15amRosters are rotating and generated every four weeks and usually cover four weeks.Be a Registered Nurse with a current New Zealand Annual Practicing Certificate.Be dynamic, with a strong knowledge base being essential to meeting the challenge of caring for older people in a mental health environment.Previous mental health experience is essentialContinuous support for career developmentAccess to a range of retail and entertainment discountsAffordable housing and beautiful sceneryHealth New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.Utu whanui |Salary rangeThis role belongs to the Te Whatu Ora NZNO collective agreement and falls between Step 2 ( $81,683 ) and Step 7 ( $106,739 ) p.a. pro-rata of the Registered Nurse Salary Scale.Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don't delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to:Occupational Health AssessmentPolice Vetting / Ministry of Justice safety checksSerious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)#J-18808-Ljbffr