Te whiwhinga mahi The Opportunity
Are you looking at the prospect to embrace change? Do you want to be part of a community committed to improving the outcomes for Tamariki (children) and Rangatahi (young people) and their whanau?
Our team at Te Whatu Ora Tairawhiti are currently looking for a Youth focused Crisis Clinician. A specific focus of this role includes providing support and intervention to Tamariki and Rangatahi presenting with acute distress.
The remuneration range for this role is $77,087 - $107,600 and is covered by the collective agreement: PSA Allied MECA Allied, Public Health & Technical Position Description Crisis Worker.
Mou - About you
It is desirable the successful applicant will be a registered practitioner (nurse or social worker) with current practicing certificate and a minimum of two years' experience working with tamariki and rangatahi with mental health challenges.
Also needed:
a strong whanau centric focus
ability to build relationships and collaborate with whanau and community networks to offer a range of interventions as indicated by whanau.
Acknowledgment and an understanding of Te Ao Maori is also desirable as Tairawhiti has a strong iwi and cross sector leadership recognising Maori as tangata whenua, as a result Tairawhiti is a culturally significant and innovative region.
Ko wai matou - Our Organisation
Situated on the eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, Gisborne Tairawhiti is the first city in the world to see the rising sun of the new day.
Our region offers vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands, with significant historical landmarks, natural wonders and a deep connection to Maori culture.
We enjoy a pleasant climate, short commutes and a relaxed approach that creates a work-life offering that is enviable to most that are not yet here.
Our lifestyle is about time. Te Whatu Ora Tairawhiti works to increase collaboration, strengthen leadership and accountability, and improve equity of access and outcomes across the health service.
We're shifting the emphasis towards primary and community care allowing more people to be cared for close to home, and take a greater role in their own health and wellbeing.
Our values form the acronym WAKA. They reflect our voyaging heritage, guiding us on our journey to create a healthier Tairawhiti by working together.
Whakarangatira / enrich - Enriching the health of our community by doing our very best.
Awhi / support - Supporting our turoro / patients, their whanau / families, our community partners and each other.
Kotahitanga / togetherness - Together we can achieve more.
Aroha / compassion - Empathy, we care for people and people want to be cared for by us.
Me pehea te tuku tono - How to Apply
To complete an application please use the apply now link provided which will redirect you through our online career's portal.
For successful applicants, our mandatory process includes police vetting and health screening. Te Whatu Ora Tairawhiti are committed to improving Maori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Maori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations.
We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all. It is desirable that new employees of Te Whatu Ora are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
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