Enrolled Nurses - Wāhi Tautoko (Adult Inpatient Group)

• Enrolled Nurses needed in a new extended treatment service at Hillmorton Hospital 
• Work closely with an experienced multidisciplinary team and strengthen your therapy skills within Mental Health
• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC and must have a mental health scope of practice

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Wāhi Tautoko is a 10-bedded service located in Building 8. We aim to support consumers that require extended assessment or treatment following an admission to the acute inpatient service prior to discharge. 

This may include:

• tāngata whaiora who are presenting to services for the first time that may require extended assessment and support around management of their symptoms.
• tāngata whaiora that have an identified discharge pathway on admission – i.e. home or supported accommodation – but may require some additional assessment and upskilling to safely and successfully transition into the community. 
• tāngata whaiora who may have limited social supports and require support to increase their engagement in their local communities. 

 The goals of the service include:

• Provision of a safe and supportive environment to provide extended assessment, treatment and rehabilitation following an admission to the adult acute service
• Teaching skills to help support illness management and to support consumers to live the life they want to live
• Support development of structure and meaningful routines
• Support safe discharge into a community setting

Pehea | About You 

We will be looking for experienced Registered and Enrolled Nurse, with mental health scope, who are passionate about providing consumer centred care. 

• Full time and part time opportunities available
• Rotating roster of 4 days on, 2 days off for full time
• Work autonomously and as part of a cohesive multi-disciplinary team
  

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• In order to be successful in this role, the following is required:
  
• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC and mental health scope
• Previous experience working within any area of mental health
• Self-motivated, flexible and solutions-focused
• Knowledge of and a commitment to Te Tiriti O Waitangi

Mō mātou | About Us

Specialist Mental Health Services are an interdisciplinary team that forms part of Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora – Canterbury | Waitaha. We are committed to working and partnering with tāngata whaiora and their whanau. Constantly striving to work within our philosophy; we develop therapeutic, supportive and empowering relationships with our consumers, enabling them to achieve their personal goals and aspirations.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

Please submit your most recent resume along with a cover letter stating why you believe that you are the ideal candidate for the role highlighting any skills you have gained along the way.

Applications are only accepted online so please visit our website at www.cdhbcareers.co.nz complete an application.

Natalie Gaunt - Recruitment Partner Natalie.Gaunt@tewhatuora.govt.nz for additional information

Applicants will be progressed as they apply, so if this sounds like you, please apply now.