Inpatient Unit - Alexandra Hospital,Richmond Permanent full time 1.0FTE Nga mohiohio e pa ana ki tenei mahi (About this position)We are seekinga Registered Nurse to join our OlderPerson Mental Health team. In this role, you will provide nursing care to older patients with mentalhealth conditions, ensuring their well-being and improving their quality oflife.
You will be available to work all shifts (morning,afternoon and night shift) on a 4 on and2 off shift pattern with no on-call duties, allowing you to maintain awork-life balance while making a meaningful contribution to patient care.
The Older Persons - Mental Health Inpatient Unit, atAlexandra Hospital in Richmond, provides psychiatric and geriatric care for theolder population of our community.
We aim to provide high quality inpatientcare to patients with acute mental health needs and / or complex age-relatedhealth conditions.
We work in partnership with our patients, their families,the clinical team, and community carers and supports to achieve the bestpossible health outcome for the patient.
256 matou ropu (About our team)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.
274tahi atu mohiohio (More Information)https : / / / channel / UC34XErxkHJ5YAn59o6SrhnAKo wai he kaitono totika?
Who is an appropriateapplicant?)You will have current NCNZ registration and practisingcertificate, with no conditions that exclude Mental Health Scope of Practice,and a minimum of one year - s post-registration nursing experience in mentalhealth nursing, preferably with older persons.You will have knowledge of :
Physical and mental disorders commonly experienced in older persons Contemporary treatment approaches including person-centred care, sensory modulation, therapeutic use of self and therapeutic use of psychiatric medications Mental Health assessment and care planning Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act, 1992 PPPR Act - Welfare Guardianship.Your skills will include : Strong interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively in 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 developingservice providing a range of professional development opportunities for theright applicant.
You will be joining a great team that values teamwork and iscommitted to supporting the best possible health outcomes for our elderlypatients.
Me pehea ahau e tono ai? (How do I apply?)For general enquiries please contact our recruitment teamon
govt.nzor ******** . Alternatively for role specific information please contact ChristineBall, Nurse Manager - Older Persons Mental Health via email to Christine.
Click Apply now or fill in our online application form https : / / nmdhb.careercentre.net.nzRef : R3N24-003Closing date : Open until filled.
Health New Zealandstrongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.We believe that toachieve equity in health outcomes for Maori we need a workforce reflective ofthe population it serves.
We strongly encourage applications from candidateswho identify as Maori and we recruit for cultural competence.He waka eke noa.We are all in this together.
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