Community Mental Health Nurse - PSAID Outpatients

• Hillmorton Hospital, Christchurch
• 1.0FTE full-time, permanent opportunity
• Community Mental Health experience desired, based in PSAID’s outpatient team
• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC and must have a mental health scope of practice

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

Based at Hillmorton Hospital, the Psychiatric Services for Adults with an Intellectual Disability (PSAID) Community Team provides comprehensive mental health assessment and treatment, including case management, for consumers with an intellectual disability and who also have a mental illness. The service is geared towards supporting and enabling consumers to effectively manage their illness in the community and lead a good life, often following inpatient care.

About You

This role involves managing and prioritising a caseload, where you oversee all aspects of care for consumers. This includes assessments, home visits, follow up appointments, and organising reviews within your multidisciplinary team

Your ability to build and maintain therapeutic relationships with consumers, family/whanau, the team and a range of NGO agencies in the community will find you developing consumer focused care plans. Strong communication skills will further support this.

You’ll work with a high level of autonomy and think creatively/outside the square to support our consumers.

This is a busy role, so you’ll need to be well organised, yet flexible enough to work within an ever-changing environment. Strong problem-solving skills will help you proactively address crises as they arise.

Skills & Experience

• An experienced Registered Nurse with a recent mental health background and a current NZ practicing certificate.
• Someone who is enthusiastic, motivated, with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with family/whanau, colleagues and significant others.
• A confident practitioner with demonstrated clinical assessment skills.
• Previous experience in working with consumers who have an intellectual disability would be an advantage, although if you don't have this, we are still interested to hear from anyone who has an interest to work and gain experience in ID. 

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.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by Wednesday, 13th May. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Recruitment Partner Lisa Gray on Lisa.Gray2@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.

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