Mental Health Assistant | Hillmorton Hospital
- Christchurch - Hillmorton Hospital- Te Whare Hohou Roko
- Permanent role - 0.94 FTE
- Shifts – 24/7 Rotating roster of 4 days on, 2 days off. Morning 7am – 3:30pm, Afternoon 3:00pm – 11:00pm, Night 10:45pm – 7:15am. There will be opportunities to work Monday to Friday to assist with unit activities.
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
Te Whare Hohou Roko is a 9-bed medium secure inpatient unit that provides specialised therapeutic security for people who, as a result of their mental illness, have seriously offended or are assessed as high risk for serious offending. The multi-disciplinary team delivers individualised, person centred, collaborative care based on tangata whaiora’s needs, risk assessments, identified goals, cultural identity, and consented family whanau input. Plans are developed whilst balancing risk management, minimising the effects of mental illness, with recovery orientated approaches.
We are seeking a Mental Health Assistant (MHA) to bring their care, compassion, and non-discriminatory attitude to support and value the tangata whaiora we work with. You will work under the direction and delegation of registered or enrolled nurse to assist with planned care activities and procedures. As a team we treat each other with respect and dignity and work to together to provide meaningful outcomes and safe integration back into the community.
Skills and Experience
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to engage well.
- Effective problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Initiative and a proactive approach to work.
- Ideally experience as a Hospital Aide or similar
- Mental Health experience is highly desirable.
Application - 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.
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. 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.
Permanent/Full Time
Job no: PC4236400R
Location: Christchurch
Closing Date: Wednesday 17th June