Registered Nurse
Tararua Community Mental Health and Addiction Locality Service Uru Rauhi, Mental Health and Addiction Services at Te Whatu Ora MidCentral has an exciting opportunity for experienced and enthusiastic Registered Nurse/s to join our Tararua Locality Mental Health and Addiction Service. Mental Health and Addiction services are moving towards a wellness and recovery-focused approach that encourages interconnectedness socially, spiritually, physically, and environmentally and encompasses the aspirations to achieve WAIORA' flourishing individuals, whanau, and communities.
We are looking for Registered Nurse/s who are:
Passionate about their communities in which they work.
Excited by change.
Flexible and committed to a team approach to working.
Creative and curious and have a 'do what it takes' attitude.
Open to opportunities to learn new skills as the service develops.
The successful candidates will:
Be Registered Nurse/s who role model strengths in both influencing and relationship building in a way that encourages strength, diversity and kotahitanga (unity).
Be experienced in mental health and/or addiction who can demonstrate an understanding of delivering a person and whanau first service delivery model with equity at the forefront.
Enhance Maori, community partners and network relationships along with excellent clinical knowledge and attributes to facilitate the development of whanau ora.
Have excellent communication skills, including the ability to develop, maintain and enhance their relationships with stakeholders.
Have experience in or willing to develop skills in developing and facilitating brief intervention groups.
Have experience in or willing to develop skills to lead/co-lead strategic portfolio streams as required.
Have experience or willing to develop skills in clinical supervision and/or coaching and foster creativity of team members.
The successful candidate will be offered the ability to contribute to the vision of providing Te Matapuna o te Ora connected care for Mental Health and Addiction Services for whanau to ensure flourishing resilient hapori/communities and access to talking therapies training.
The Registered Nurse will report to the Tararua Locality Mental Health and Addiction Service Manager. For more information or an informal visit, please contact: Heidi Graham, Service Manager Email: ****** Mobile: ******** .
Our Organisation
Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral (MidCentral) is part of Health New Zealand, Te Whatu Ora and provides healthcare services to over 180,000 people across the Manawatu, Horowhenua and Tararua regions. With a large hospital campus in Palmerston North, it also provides key health care and support services to neighbouring communities.
Come and join us
Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees. We actively seek Maori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions. With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds - the perfect blend of rural and city living.
Benefits
An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged.
A professional and supportive culture and team setting.
Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options.
Tailored wellness programmes.
How to apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role (by submitting your cover letter and CV), please click APPLY NOW. For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career portal. We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible so may withdraw the advert if the perfect candidate is found before the expiry date.
We strive to be a place where people love to work and learn. We aim to develop a diverse team that reflects the communities that we serve and we welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs.
MidCentral actively seeks Maori into our workforce to reflect the community we serve. Some positions are defined as a Core Children's worker under the Children's Act and require full safety checks completed before employment commences.
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