Clinical Nurse Manager - Mental Health Crisis Assessment

Clinical Nurse Manager - Mental Health Assessment & Brief Care Team Location: Taranaki Base Hospital, New Plymouth. 1.0 FTE (80 hours per fortnight). Permanent Position. 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. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. Overview We are seeking an inspirational Clinical Nurse Manager with strong acute assessment skills and experience as well as proven clinical leadership background to manage our Assessment & Brief Care Team within the Mental Health & Addictions Services. Responsibilities Accountable for the management of our nursing, allied health and administration team and ensuring safe clinical care practice standards and the best care outcomes. Qualifications Registered Nurse with current APC4-5 years experience in acute & community based mental health services with excellent acute assessment knowledge and impeccable practice standards; Demonstrate a motivational leadership style and be able to build a cohesive team and facilitate service development; Ability to work under pressure, be a good team player, demonstrate leadership skills and positively contribute to service delivery; Adept at developing strong working relationships both within specialist Mental Health & Addiction Services as well as NGO, primary stakeholders and other social sector agencies; Excellent interpersonal skills is a must as well as a commitment to continuous learning, is innovative and whai ora/whanau focused. #J-18808-Ljbffr