Community Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker - Central Sector
Waikato District Health Board
Waikato
Permanent
Full-time
18 days ago
Where you’ll be working: He Toa Takitini – 193 London Street, HamiltonThe details: Permanent Full time – 40 hours per weekAre you a registered health professional with a passion for innovation and a desire to deliver high quality mental health and addictions support to people in our local community?Then look no further we have just the position for you.Te whiwhinga mahi | The OpportunityWe are currently seeking registered mental health professionals who are versatile, innovative and want to deliver services differently, to join us in further development of the Central North Sector team - providing community based services for individuals that require specialist mental health and addictions support.The Central North team area covers the Northern half of urban Hamilton and extends out to Huntly, Te Kauwhata and Morrinsville areas. This role provides an exciting opportunity to work closely within these different communities, building networks and collaborating with other organisations to support tāngata whaiora and their whanau toward better health outcomes.Key responsibilities of the role:
Ensure the care delivered places the service user/tangata whaiora at the centre of what they are doing.
Provide an effective and safe service which is based on best practice, and is evidence based.
Work to understand and build relationships with the community that you are working in
A commitment to developing skills to work at the top of their professional scope
To view the position description for Registered Nurse , Occupational Therapist or Social Worker(Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Te Whatu Ora, Waikato website.)Ko o tatou painga | Our Benefits
Access to a wide range of learning resources for professional growth
Full orientation and support in your role
Clinical supervision and expertise knowledge in your speciality
Working within a multi-disciplinary team environment
Mōu | About youSkills and experience you’ll need to be considered for the role:
a current annual practicing certificate enabling working in the mental health sector
a current full driver’s license
Knowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
the ability to be service user/tangata whaiora focussed, innovative and work effectively in a multidisciplinary team as well as autonomously
well-developed time management skills with the ability to coordinate and prioritise personal and team task
the ability to coordinate care and provide therapeutic interventions
experience within the mental health field.
Mō tātou Ratonga | About our ServiceThe mental health and addictions service deliver a variety of services across the Waikato region. We are a service undertaking a huge programme of change to deliver better outcomes to tāngata whai ora and whānau in our region. Nga iwi Ngakaunui - people at the heart is demonstrated best in mental health and addictions, people really are at the heart of all that we do.We know how important strong relationships are; with people who access our services, with their whānau and with the communities we serve.Ko ngaa hua o te noho ki roto o Waikato, te mahi hoki ki Te Whatu Ora, Waikato | The Benefits of living in Waikato and working for Te Whatu Ora, WaikatoLocated in the heart of the mighty Waikato, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Waikato operates over a number of sites, Hamilton City our main campus and smaller community-based hospitals across our region. Hamilton City has easy access to beaches and mountains, so if your interests range from a host of water sports, mountain biking to vineyard lunches, the area has something for you right on your doorstep. To discover more about our stunning area, please .
As part of our Health NZ, Waikato family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
We offer flexible and agile working opportunities alongside our Health NZ, Waikato benefits and staff discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
He whare Manawanui, He whare Koronga | A committed workspace, a workspace with purpose
We are committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
Greater diversity within our Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusionWe 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 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.Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to applyPlease apply online as applications are unable to be accepted via email. If you have any questions about the role please contact the Recruitment Team – Robyn.PayneClosing date: 28 April 2024Nau mai haere mai - Come join the team!
