WASSS Clinical Nurse Co-ordinator, WhangareiBased in Whangarei2x permanent part time opportunities – 0.5FTE eachHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.About the RoleWe currently have an opening in our team for 2 Registered Nurses with a passion for Mental Health Nursing. In these 2 part time roles, it will be combined with a 0.5 FTE case managing role and you will be working to area specific rosters.You will coordinate the people, systems and resources, through a clinical/managerial partnership approach, to ensure service delivery is efficient and effective, and to contribute to the supervision and coaching of team members towards sector integration and recovery-focused care.About the ServiceWhangarei Acute Spectrum Specialist Services (W.A.S.S.S.) is a group of community-based teams that provide acute specialist assessment and treatment for new and existing clients within Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora – Te Tai Tokerau Mental Health and Addictions service.We are a close whanau that works collaboratively together and genuinely care about each other. Our sense of belonging is enhanced with a lot of laughter and humour and we are committed to ongoing professional and cultural development.About youOur preferred applicant has:Comprehensive Nurse Registration and a current practicing certificateTwo years' experience in acute and/or kaupapa led community mental health practice working with tangata whaiora and their whanau living with the effects of mental illness in our communityBe a Duly Authorised Officer or be willing to work towards the sameProven ability to communicate well with tangata whaiora, their whanau and colleagues, and engage Maori in making choices that enhance their wellbeingDemonstrated commitment to continuing personal and professional developmentCompetency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growthExperience in projects/initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principles and frameworks, and the application of Matauranga Maori and Kaupapa Maori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.Working for Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand is committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusionWe want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whanau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.How to ApplyTo view the position description and/or apply for the role please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 5 January 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Michelle Apetera at ****** note recruitment is closed from the 20th December 2024, re-opening from the 6th of January 2025. You will not receive any correspondence during this time.Job detailsJob Reference: NS24-214Location: North Island - Northland - WhangareiJob type: Permanent Part TimeExpertise: Clinical - Mental Health - Registered Mental Health Nurse
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