Tumanako Inpatient Unit & He Manu Pae Sub Acute Unit (1.0 FTE)Have you got a passion for Mental Health and Addictions? Are you looking for an exciting and challenging career in the Mental Health Sector? Tumanako Inpatient Unit has the perfect position for you.About the RoleTumanako is a 29 bed purpose built unit that cares for adults over the age of 18 who live in the Northland area. We have a multidisciplinary team who work closely together to create a supportive and recovery focussed environment for our Whaiora. We are also committed to quality improvement, staff wellbeing and working collaboratively across services.About YouThis position would ideally suit a person who is creative; energetic, flexible, well-organised and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Applicants are responsible for planning and delivering a structured activities programme on the unit. You may have a background in Diversional Therapy, qualifications in sports and recreation or possess other applicable skills and experience in working with small groups. We provide a varied activities programme which includes arts and crafts; music; cultural focused activities; sports and leisure/recreational activities. Experience in mental health is preferred though not essential.This is fulltime rostered position consisting of 12hr rostered shifts commencing at 7am - 7pm and requires a full driver's license.Te Whatu Ora is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and holds stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Māori as Tāngata Whenua as the highest priority.This could be the next step in your career, if you want to join a fun, vibrant and caring team we encourage you to apply.If you would like further information please contact Donna Kiwikiwi, Clinical Nurse Manager, Tumanako Inpatient Unit and He Manu Pae Subacute Unit 09 430 4101 extension 8258.Our people live our Values:Tangata I te tuatahi People First – People are central to all we doWhakaute (tuku mana) Respect – We treat others as they would like to be treatedManaaki Caring – We nurture those around us, and treat all with dignity and compassionWhakawhitiwhiti korero Communication – We communicate safely, openly and with respect to promote clear understandingTaumata teitei (hirangi) Excellence – Our attitude of excellence inspires success, competence, confidence and innovation
