Registered Nurse - Mental Health at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Nelson Marlborough, Alexandra HospitalPermanent full time 1.0FTEWe are seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Older Person Mental Health team.
In this role, you will provide nursing care to older patients with mental health conditions, ensuring their well-being and improving their quality of life.You will be available to work all shifts (morning, afternoon and night shift) on a 4 on and 2 off shift pattern with no on-call duties, allowing you to maintain a work-life balance while making a meaningful contribution to patient care.The Older Persons - Mental Health Inpatient Unit, at Alexandra Hospital in Richmond, provides psychiatric and geriatric care for the older population of our community.
We aim to provide high quality inpatient care to patients with acute mental health needs and/or complex age-related health conditions.
We work in partnership with our patients, their families, the clinical team, and community carers and supports to achieve the best possible health outcome for the patient.Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough is the main health provider for the top of the south.
Nearly 3,000 strong, we are Nelson and Marlborough's largest employer, which means the opportunities here are endless.
Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals and the Richmond and Marlborough Health Hubs, but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community.
Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it.
We have a great team and we work hard to make a difference.
We value integrity, innovation, respect, and teamwork.Ko wai he kaitono totika?
(Who is an appropriate applicant?
)You will have current NCNZ registration and practising certificate, with no conditions that exclude Mental Health Scope of Practice, and a minimum of one year's post-registration nursing experience in mental health nursing, preferably with older persons.You will have knowledge of:Physical and mental disorders commonly experienced in older personsContemporary treatment approaches including person-centred care, sensory modulation, therapeutic use of self, and therapeutic use of psychiatric medicationsMental Health assessment and care planningMental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act, 1992PPPR Act - Welfare GuardianshipYour skills will include:Strong interpersonal skillsAbility to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and handling challenging situations with empathy to deliver patient-centred care.Nga huanga o tenei mahi (The benefits of this position)Older Person's Mental Health is a growing and developing service providing a range of professional development opportunities for the right applicant.You will be joining a great team that values teamwork and is committed to supporting the best possible health outcomes for our elderly patients.For role-specific information please contact Christine Ball, Nurse Manager - Older Persons Mental Health via email at ****** New Zealand strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.We believe that to achieve equity in health outcomes for Maori we need a workforce reflective of the population it serves.
We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Maori and we recruit for cultural competence.He waka eke noa.
We are all in this together.Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Nelson Marlborough #J-18808-Ljbffr
