Enrolled Nurse - Child Adolescent & Family Inpatient Unit
Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Hillmorton Hospital, Christchurch
- Permanent, full-time 0.94FTE position
- New
state-of-the-art facilities based at Hillmorton Hospital
Health 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, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role
The Nga Kakano is a 16 bed regional unit which covers the South Island and works with people under the age of 18 with mental health problems. We have a strong focus on working with the youth and their family/whanau. You will be part of a dedicated, collaborative and cohesive multi-disciplinary team; with the opportunity to contribute to challenging yet rewarding work.
This is an exciting time to be joining the team as we have moved into new purpose built, state-of-the-art facilities based at Hillmorton Hospital - these facilities are a game-changer, enabling contemporary treatments and enabling more effective and efficient treatment pathways for our young people.
We are seeking an experienced Enrolled Nurse with scope for Mental Health to bring your enthusiasm and motivation to work with us, in return we - ll provide you with a great opportunity to enhance your skills in a specialty area.
About you
- Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC and mental health scope;
- An interest in Safewards and training in the Collaborative Problem Solving Approach will be provided;
- An ability to forge and foster meaningful relationships, whilst treating others with respect, encouragement and support;
- Adhere
to guidelines of Cultural Safety and the Treaty of Waitangi.
Working for Health New Zealand
Health 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 are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
How to Apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Natalie Gaunt at Natalie.Gaunt@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz.
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.