Community - Mental Health Nurse (Care & Recovery)

· Community Mental Health – Care & Recovery Team Manaaki House, Panmure

· Permanent, full-time, Monday to Friday

· Seeking applications from experienced Registered Mental Health Nurses

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We are seeking applications from Registered nurses who are experienced in Mental Health to join our Care & Recovery team in the role of Keyworker.

You will be joining a well-established multi-disciplinary team with a range of backgrounds and experience; with the opportunity to enhance current skills, develop new skills and develop your career in a friendly and supportive environment with access to regular learning opportunities.

Your key responsibilities will be:

· Demonstrate a steadfast commitment to assisting patients in achieving equitable health outcomes.

· Take ownership of maintaining a safe work environment for oneself and colleagues.

· Maintain accurate and pertinent records in accordance with regulatory standards.

· Efficiently manage caseloads to ensure optimal service delivery.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Manaaki House provides a range of mental health assessment, treatment, and support services to adult residents in the East Auckland suburbs, including Glen Innes, Mission Bay and Mount Wellington. We are based in Panmure Auckland with easy links to the motorways and a range of public transport options as well as great parking.

Care & Recovery team provides comprehensive assessment and recovery-oriented treatments for adults struggling with serious mental illness and severe psychological disorders.

Manaaki House care and Recovery Team is recovery focused and multi- disciplinary in approach. We provide specialist assessment for individuals with an existing or suspected mental illness, with associated risk and/or impairment and offer a broad range of evidence-based support options and/or interventions.

For further details, please refer to the position description here.

About you

We seek a passionate clinician eager to work in the role of keyworker to embrace the diverse challenges inherent in delivering recovery-focused, integrated services to the Te Toka Tumai Auckland adult community. As part of our dynamic team, you'll collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary group of mental health experts, together we aim to ensure the delivery of tailored service outcomes to our clientele.

Qualifications & attributes needed for this role:

· Possess clinical expertise and a strong focus on patient-centred care.

· Exhibit the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, mental health service providers, government agencies, and community organizations to advance clients’ recovery.

· Hold a valid Annual Practicing Certificate (APC).

· Possess a Postgraduate Certificate in Mental Health.

· Have prior experience working in a Mental Health setting.

· Demonstrate a dedicated commitment to biculturalism.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” If you have any questions about the role, please contact jade.smith@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.