Nurse Practitioner - Hutt Valley Community Mental Health Team

Location:HuttSouthandCentralCommunityMental Health team base 40-42 Queens Drive Lower HuttContract:Permanent,Part Time (0.6-0.8 FTE) 24-32 hours per week (flexible) Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principlesof Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all NewZealanders. Throughintegration and collaboration, we're building ahealth system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability,whānau-centred care, and excellence. Abot the Role The Hutt Valley Community Health TeamService has an exciting opportunity for an innovative Mātanga Tapuhi NursePractitioner (NP) position or a NP Candidacy to registration for this area ofpractice. As aNurse Practitioner, you will provide independent, accessible, and high-qualitynursing care that is fully integrated across mental health and addictionservices, with strong partnerships across primary, hospital, and specialistcare settings. You will provide expert clinical leadership to support improvedoutcomes for adults accessing mental health and addiction services, with a aparticular focus on care transitions and continuityof care.This roleoffers the opportunity to lead service excellence, drive innovation in clinicalpractice, and contribute to positive recovery outcomes for people experiencingmental health and addiction challenges. If you are passionate about improvingequitable access to care, influencing service development, and deliveringperson-centred outcomes, we invite you to join our team. About theTeam/Service Location HuttSouth and Central Community Mental Health Services provides care to a diversecommunity and is centrally located with excellent access to public transport,car parking, and Shopping.Ourexperienced and supportive team is committed to delivering high-quality care,continuous professional development, and fostering an inclusive workplace wherediversity is valued.If youthrive in a collaborative environment that prioritises compassion, wellbeing,and excellence, this could be the team for you. About you We are lookingfor the following experience and professional requirements: ClinicalNursing Masters including or additional NP required practicum course/s (60credits) CurrentMātangaTapuhiNP AnnualPractising Certificatewithrecentrelevantclinicalexperience Willhavea provenexperience and evidence of advanced mental health nursing expertise. Be able to work as an autonomous practitioner who worksindependently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams (MDT) Has experience inleadership,coachingand mentoring approaches Excellentcommunication, interpersonal and facilitation skills Experience inpractice development and quality improvement strategies Thorough understanding of the Mental Health Act Committed to achieving equitable outcomes for Maori whanau. If an international trained NP not registered as an NP with the NCNZplease include university transcript for the Masters courses withyour applicationDriverslicence'Or if applying for Nurse PractitionerCandidacy opportunity We are looking for a recognised advanced practice nurse that has apassion for ongoing learning and the ability to adapt to work effectively withdifferent learning experiences. You will need:Registered Nurse(RN) and a current practising certificate with no restrictions from the NCNZ At least three - four years relevant expertise clinical experience and working at an advanced RN practicelevelaligning. Expert or Senior level on the Professional Development and Recognition Programme (PDRP) A ClinicalMasters or the prerequisites postgraduate courses (120 Credits) to meet the requirements to undertake the NP postgraduate practicum course/s enabling application on to the national Nurse Practitioner Training Support Scheme (NPTSS). Please include university transcript for your Masters courseswith your application. Working at HealthNew Zealand Health NewZealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'.We are dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people ofAotearoa/New Zealand. Our people are at the heart ofeverything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers andhonouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversityand welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages,ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverseand inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serviceourcommunity. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus onMāori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. Ifyou have any questions about the role, please contact [email protected] We willreview applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment processbefore the closing date of this advertisement. #J-18808-Ljbffr