Positions available: Registered Mental Health Nurses and Social Workers with community experience.
Employment Type: Permanent full-time and part-time positions available.
About the role: The Crisis Resolution team is central to providing urgent and acute mental health care in Waitaha Canterbury. This fast-paced and dynamic area of crisis work creates an excellent opportunity for Nurses and Social Workers looking for a challenging and stimulating place to work.
Crisis Resolution provides a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week service assessing the needs, providing treatment, and support to people in the early stages of experiencing a psychiatric crisis.
About You: As a professional and highly motivated Registered Nurse or Social Worker, you will enjoy being part of a committed and diverse multidisciplinary team. You will work in collaboration with a group of professionals that recognizes the importance of providing quality care and services to their clients, friends, and whanau. Your ability to think on your feet, triage, and prioritize your patients appropriately in a timely manner is essential.
Skills and experience: In order to be successful in this role, the following is required:
Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC and mental health scope.
Qualified Social Workers will also be considered.
Skills and experience in assessment and case management.
Have a full New Zealand driver's license.
Knowledge of and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Ideally, you will be a Duly Authorised Officer (DAO) trained and signed off to facilitate the MHA. If not currently a DAO, applicants for this position will be willing to undertake this paid three-day DAO training as provided by Waitaha Canterbury.
About Us: Specialist Mental Health Services are an interdisciplinary team that forms part of Health NZ Te Whatu Ora - Waitaha Canterbury. We are committed to working and partnering with tangata whaiora and their whanau, constantly striving to work within our philosophy to develop therapeutic, supportive, and empowering relationships with our consumers, enabling them to achieve their personal goals and aspirations.
Apply Now: Please submit your most recent resume along with a cover letter stating why you believe that you are the ideal candidate for the role, highlighting any skills you have gained along the way. Applications are only accepted online, so please visit our website at www.cdhbcareers.co.nz to complete an application.
Enquiries: Shannon Le Roux - Recruitment Partner - ******. Applicants will be progressed as they apply, so if this sounds like you, please apply now.
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