Ashburton Community Mental Health Nurse

Ashburton Community Psychiatric Service, Ashburton1.0FTE Permanent PositionTravel from Rolleston availableHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principlesof Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system thatserves all New Zealanders. About the RoleWe currently have a nursing casemanagement opportunity for a NZ Registered Nurse with mental health scope, toprovide assessment and treatment interventions for patients based in Ashburton.Our Community Mental Health Team covers a large geographical area, from Rakaiato the Rangitata River and across to the Southern Alps. You'll work within asmall rural multi-disciplinary team, primarily working alongside our team ofcase managers including Social Workers, Registered Nurses, OccupationalTherapists, Clinical Psychologists and Psychiatrists. Professional developmentthrough ongoing education is encouraged and supported. About you As a professional and highlyskilled registered nurse, who displays a positive attitude and enthusiasm forthis area of work, you will enjoy working in a committed and hardworkingmulti-disciplinary team. You will enjoy the challenges of working at the top ofyour scope of practice and be supported in achieving and maintaining this. In addition you: Must be Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC and mental health scope. Must have experience working in mental health. Must be prepared to go on the afterhours roster (1-2 evenings from Mon-Thurs, 4.30pm-11.00pm). Be a registered DAO or prepared to train as one. Must hold a current full drivers' licence. Skills and Attributes A motivated self-starter, youmust enjoy the challenges of case management, including assessment, treatmentand building relationships with consumers and their families/whanau. Theability to work in an integrated manner with our inpatient team and to developsound working relationships with community resources and services is essential.Be part of an organisation that provides an open and friendly approach andfantastic opportunities for skills development. Experience in mental health,acute assessment skills and community experience preferred. Ability to workboth autonomously and as part of a cohesive Multi-Disciplinary Team. Working at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Orais dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. Weembrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are betterpositioned to understand and service our community. We welcomeapplications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbowcommunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr