Wakari
Salary band - $81,683- $106,739 p.a prorata and KiwiSaver
Join us as we change the future of healthcare in Southern NZ
We have a variety of permanent FTE available
Opportunity to make a difference in the community
We 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 role
Ward 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 - 7am to 3.30pm, Afternoons - 2.30pm to 11pm, Nights - 10.45pm to 7.15am.
Rosters are rotating and generated every four weeks and usually cover four weeks.
Mou ake - About you
Our ideal candidate will:
be a Registered Nurse with a current New Zealand Annual Practicing Certificate.
have a Mental health scope of practice to allow for working within this sector.
be dynamic, with a strong knowledge base essential to meeting the challenge of caring for older people in a mental health environment.
have previous mental health experience which is essential.
Painga - Benefits
Continuous support for career development.
Access to a range of retail and entertainment discounts.
Affordable housing and beautiful scenery.
Mo matou - About us
Health 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.
Utu whanui - Salary range
This 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.
Ra monehu - Closing date: Wednesday, 23 October 2024.
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.
Tono inaianei - Apply now
For further information please contact Mikayla Hamilton, Recruitment Advisor, ******
Pre-employment checks
In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to the following:
Occupational health assessment.
Police vetting/Ministry of Justice safety checks.
Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only).
To apply
We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/
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