Casual Position, working on an as required basis covering periods of increased demand and leave, based at Alexandra Hospital Richmond Nelson.
Help deliver best possible health outcomes for our elderly patients
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 RoleThe Older Persons' Mental Health Inpatient Unit at Alexandra Hospital, provides psychiatric and geriatric care for the older members of our community. We aspire to provide high quality inpatient care to patients with acute mental health needs and/or complex age-related health conditions. We work in partnership with our patients, their families, the clinical team and community carers and supports to achieve the best possible health outcomes.Casual staff need to be available for all shifts (morning, afternoons and nights) and for weekends and school holidays. Casual positions offer flexible working hours and opportunities to apply for internal positions when they become available.About the Team/Service/ LocationOlder Person's Mental Health is growing and developing service providing physical and mental health professional development opportunities for the right applicant. You will be joining a great team that values teamwork and is committed to supporting the best possible health outcomes for our elderly patients. You will work alongside our multidisciplinary team consisting of specialist nurses, health care assistants, occupational therapist, physio, social worker, psychiatrist and psychologist.About youYou will have current NCNZ registration and practising certificate, with no conditions that exclude Mental Health Scope of Practice, and a minimum of one year's post-registration nursing experience is desirable.You will have knowledge of:
Physical and mental disorders commonly experienced in older persons
Contemporary treatment approaches including person-centred and trauma informed care, sensory modulation, and non-pharmacological interventions
Therapeutic use of psychiatric medications
Holistic mental health and risk assessment and care planning
Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act, 1992
PPPR Act - Welfare Guardianship
Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Your skills will include:
Well-developed interpersonal skills
Excellent communication skills including de-escalation
Ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary team
Ability to work effectively with patients who have challenging behaviours
Working at Health New ZealandHealth 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 ApplyTo apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 20.08.25. If you have any general questions please contact the nursing recruiter on or for more role specific questions please contact Sarah Allen Charge Nurse Manager OPMH on .We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
