Clinical Nurse Specialist/CNS Candidate, Older Mental Health Community Team

Whanganui, Waikato
Permanent
Full-time

14 days ago

Older Adult Mental Health Community TeamTe Uru Whakamauora – Healthy Ageing and Rehabilitation1.0FTE permanent position, based in Palmerston North.Te Uru Whakamauora Directorate have an opportunity for a senior nurse to join the Older Adult Mental Health Community team at an exciting time of development for community focused, culturally responsive, integrated health care for kaumatua and older adults in our region. This role includes working in the community with adults over 65 years and those of Māori and Pasifika descent over 55 years.We are seeking to recruit a senior nurse who can ensure they deliver clinical and cultural best practice across the region. This role will also lead and develop the Older Adult Mental Health Community nursing team, supporting the service to achieve its vision and meet objectives, including professional management and oversight of the team. This role will be based in Palmerston North but supported by a team of nurses who engage in comprehensive assessments and support, within the care continuum in a variety of care settings including people's homes, throughout Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua, MidCentral.Applications for this position are invited from nurses who have a minimum of 5 years of recent clinical experience in nursing roles that include working with people with dementia and functional mental illness, and frailty; can provide advanced nursing expertise, clinical assessment and co-ordination of support; demonstrate a high level of critical thinking, solution strengths based and focused problem solving; enable and empower clients and their family/whānau to engage in whānau centred engagement; and have a confidence and passion to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary teams, community organisations and cultural groups to support an inclusive, innovative, culturally responsive and respectful service.A relevant Masters qualification with prescribing qualifications (or working towards in an agreed timeframe) that includes postgraduate courses in the speciality of mental health nursing is a pre-requisite.Current driver's license with no restrictions is also a pre-requisite.Enquiries to Judy Boxall, Operations Lead, Te Uru Whakamauora l Healthy Ageing and RehabilitationOur OrganisationTe Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral (MidCentral) is part of Health New Zealand, Te Whatu Ora and provides healthcare services to over 180,000 people across the Manawatū, Horowhenua and Tararua regions. With a large hospital campus in Palmerston North, it also provides key health care and support services to neighbouring communities.Come and join usEmploying over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees. We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions. With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds – the perfect blend of rural and city living.Benefits

An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged

A professional and supportive culture and team setting

Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options

Tailored wellness programmes

How to applyTo view the position description and/or apply for the role (by submitting your cover letter and CV), please click “APPLY NOW.” For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career portal.We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible so may withdraw the advert if the perfect candidate is found before the expiry date.We strive to be a place where people love to work and learn. We aim to develop a diverse team that reflects the communities that we serve and we welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs.MidCentral actively seeks Māori into our workforce to reflect the community we serve.Some positions are defined as a Core Children's worker under the Children's Act and require full safety checks completed before employment commences.

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