We have expanded our operations into New Zealand Healthcare industry in the recent past. Thus, we have got signed with few Public Health Boards that comes with the name DHB (District Health Board) that manages several Public Hospitals under their wing and have much Healthcare position available on their site looking for suitable candidates. We received their consent to grab information from those vacancies and post on our private platforms to reach a targeted audience.
Well established team
Innovative service
On-going staff education and support
Professional development opportunity
Rostered shifts
Permanent, Full Time
This is an opportunity to be a part of a service that will support excellent clinical care into the future, as well as offering the chance to develop your existing Mental Health knowledge and nursing skills in an established and multidisciplinary work environment.
You will demonstrate excellent communication skills and an understanding of the community key worker role. This is ideal for an experienced Mental Health Nurse who has experience and skills working with people in need of acute mental health assessment and treatment, from a range of cultural backgrounds. Qualification and experience as a Duly Authorized Officer under the Mental Health Act would be an advantage.
As a key member of the Planned Acute Care (PAC) team, you will be working with professional, dedicated colleagues, assessing and managing the needs of Service Users who are referred to the service with an acute mental health presentation and increased risk. Being a confident communicator and clinical decision-maker with strong nursing competencies is imperative. Strong organizational skills and a high level of time management are also required in the role.
This role requires substantial mental health knowledge, skill and experience and is not suitable for New Graduate applicants.
You must be a Registered Mental Health Nurse with a current Annual Practicing Certificate and a full and clean NZ driver's license. Experience within a community mental health setting would be beneficial. ADHB is keen to support PDRP portfolio achievement and postgraduate education.
Professional
- RCPN: RpN with Registration
- With the NZ Nursing Council
- Current APC
- Minimum 2 years mental Health
- Nursing experience
- L3 nursing PDRP
- Duly Authorized Officer qualification
Experience/Knowledge
- Substantial nursing knowledge and understanding of mental health and personality disorders
- Substantial nursing knowledge and experience of the NZ Mental Health Act.
If you feel you are the right candidate, please feel free to send your resumes or contact us via the following for more information.
nzjobs@medfuture.co.nz or medicalrecruitment@medfuture.co.nz
Call us on 09 886 9891
Closing Date: 22nd November 2019