Registered Nurse - Crisis Resolution

• Hillmorton Hospital, Christchurch
• Positions available for a Registered Mental Health Nurse with community experience
• Permanent full-time position available, 4 on, 2 off roster

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 Crisis Resolution team is central to providing urgent and acute mental health care in Waitaha Canterbury. This fast-paced and dynamic area of crisis work creates an excellent opportunity for Nurses and Social Workers looking for a challenging and stimulating place to work. Crisis Resolution provides a 24-hour, 7 day a week service assessing the needs, providing treatment and support to people in the early stages of experiencing a psychiatric crisis.

About You

As a professional and highly motivated Registered Nurse and Social Worker who displays a positive attitude and enthusiasm for this area of work, you will enjoy being part of a committed and diverse multidisciplinary team, you will work in collaboration with a group of professionals that recognises the importance of providing quality care and services to their clients, friends and whānau. Working within a multi-disciplinary team, and in collaboration with our clients and their whānau, primary care, community supports and our inpatient teams, your ability to think on your feet, triage and prioritize your patients appropriately in a timely manner is essential.

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
• Qualified Social Workers will also be considered with a minimum of 2 years experience within Mental Health
• Skills and experience in assessment and case management
• Have a full New Zealand driver - s license
• Knowledge of and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Ideally you will be a Duly Authorised Officer who has been trained and signed off as being able facilitate the MHA, if not currently a DAO applicants for this position will be willing to undertake this paid three day DAO training as provided by the Waitaha Canterbury.

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.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

• We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
• We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

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 before 11:59pm on Friday 28th February. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Natalie Gaunt at Natalie.Gaunt@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz.