Registered Nurse - Mental Health

Registered Nurse - Mental Health
Company:

New Zealand Government


Details of the offer

* Inpatient Unit - Alexandra Hospital, Richmond * Permanent full time 1.0FTE Nga mohiohio e pa ana ki tenei mahi (About this position) We 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.
A 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.
Etahi atu mohiohio (More Information) 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 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 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.
Me pehea ahau e tono ai?
(How do I apply?)
For general enquiries please contact our recruitment team on ****** or ******** .
Alternatively for role specific information please contact Christine Ball, Nurse Manager - Older Persons Mental Health via email to ******.
Click Apply now or fill in our online application form Ref: R3N24-003 Closing date: Open until filled.
Health 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.


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Registered Nurse - Mental Health
Company:

New Zealand Government


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