Acute Clinical Team Coordinator Adult Community Mental Health Services

Acute Clinical Team Coordinator Adult Community Mental Health Services

Location: Counties Manukau District, New Zealand
Employment Type: Full-Time
Sector: Mental Health and Addictions

About Us: Health New Zealand Counties Manukau District is a leading organization committed to delivering innovative and high-quality healthcare services within the New Zealand public health sector. We are dedicated to improving the mental health and well-being of our diverse community by offering comprehensive, accessible services.

About the Role: We are seeking a Clinical Team Coordinator to join our Adult Acute Community MH Services team. This senior nursing position offers an opportunity to lead, coordinate, and enhance clinical service delivery across our acute mental health pathways. The successful candidate will work closely with our Senior Medical Officer (SMO) and Team Manager to ensure the safe and effective care of patients experiencing acute mental health crises.

This exciting leadership development opportunity will provide you with the next stage in your career journey. Here you will discover the opportunity to expand your skill set and leadership skills while supporting the coordination and service response to whaiora and whaanau accessing our acute MH&A services.

As the Clinical Team Coordinator, you will provide essential leadership and guidance to the multidisciplinary team, ensuring that clinical best practices are adhered to and that staff receive the mentoring and supervision necessary for professional development. Your role will also include supporting workforce development, participating in service improvements, and acting as a clinical resource to your team. Our successful applicant will be a excellent communicator with a strong clinical skill-set, professionalism and a relational approach to promote great teamwork.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate day-to-day clinical service delivery within the acute pathway.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to nursing and clinical staff.
• Manage staff allocation and resources to meet the demands of the service.
• Oversee clinical reviews, ensuring family and whanau participation.
• Actively monitor and manage clinician caseloads for optimal workload balance.
• Support recruitment, retention, and professional development of staff.
• Participate in and lead service improvement and quality initiatives.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Registered Nurse with a current New Zealand Annual Practicing Certificate (scope includes Mental Health and Addictions).
• A minimum of five years' experience in a mental health setting, including community mental health teams.
• Demonstrated experience in clinical leadership and service delivery within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Experience in professional supervision, case load management, and service improvement.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Postgraduate qualification or currently undertaking postgraduate study in a related field.
• Professional Supervision or Coaching and Mentoring qualification.
• Experience with clinical audits and quality improvement processes.
• Experience with Mental Health and DAO qualification.

Why Join Us? This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role and make a difference in the mental health outcomes of your community. If you are a highly motivated and experienced nurse with a passion for service delivery and team development, we would love to hear from you. We welcome applications from individuals with a diverse background who share our commitment to high-quality mental health care.

How to Apply: To apply, please visit our website or contact our recruitment team for more information.

Contact: Amon Iva, Recruitment Centre Phone: 09 276 0044 ext 53461

Applications close on: 19th January 2025
Job Number: CMH08024