Registered Nurse - Mental Health - Emergency Department
Waikato District Health Board
Waikato
Permanent
Full-time
24 days ago
Where you’ll be working: Emergency Department, Waikato HospitalThe details: Permanent - 80 hours per fortnight – Night ShiftTe whiwhinga mahi | The OpportunityThis is an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join the Crisis Assessment and Home Treatment (CAHT). This position is based in the Emergency Department of Waikato Hospital on night shift.The role of the RN is to provide mental health assessment for individuals who present in mental health crisis and to support the individual to access the appropriate care pathway. These pathways include referral back to primary services, short term crisis team care, home treatment, admission to community based alternative acute care options or inpatient services.Key responsibilities of the role:
Accept referrals for individuals requiring mental health crisis assessment, including completion of mental health & risk assessment and clinical documentation.
Liaison and direct work alongside ED and MH colleagues regarding the most appropriate treatment pathway.
Administration of Mental Health Act activities, including the function of Duly Authorised Officer (DAO).
Utilise technology for communication and documenting clinical information.
Practice with cultural competence to improve health outcomes for Maori, alongside kaitakawaenga and rongoa Maori therapy.
Practice with autonomy as part of a multidisciplinary health care team.
to view the position description.(Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Te Whatu Ora, Waikato website.)Ko o tatou painga | Our Benefits
Be part of a close and supportive team
Full orientation and a buddy system to help you get to know our services
Access to clinical supervision
Access to mandatory education / training and ongoing professional development
Mōu | About youSkills and experience you’ll need to be considered for the role:
Demonstrated Mental Health clinical experience to a proficient / expert level
Acute mental health experience is essential. Community mental health experience would be an asset
Possess the mental agility to work in a busy and dynamic environment
Competent ability to utilise technology, including entering and accessing electronic clinical records
Knowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Annual practicing certificate that includes Mental Health scope
Current full New Zealand drivers licence
Mō tātou Ratonga | About our ServiceCAHT liaise with a wide range of stakeholders internal and external to Waikato Hospital including Police, primary services, NGOs and other Hospitals.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.Payne@waikatodhb.health.nzClosing date: 28 April 2024Nau mai haere mai - Come join the team!
