Registered Nurse - Crisis Resolution

at  Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Waikato

• Positions available for Registered Mental Health nurses, with community experience;
• Permanent full-time and part-time positions available;
• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a cohesive Multi-Disciplinary Team.
  Mō te tūnga | About the role
  The Crisis Resolution team is central to providing urgent and acute mental health care in Waitaha Canterbury. This fast-paced and dynamic area of crisis work creates an excellent opportunity for Nurses looking for a challenging and stimulating place to work. Crisis Resolution provides a 24-hour, 7 day a week service assessing the needs, providing treatment and support to people in the early stages of experiencing a psychiatric crisis.

NGĀ PŪKENGA ME NGĀ WHEAKO | SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

In order to be successful in this role, the following is required:

• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC and mental health scope
• Skills and experience in assessment and case management.
• Have a full New Zealand driver - s license
• Knowledge of and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Ideally you will be a Duly Authorised Officer who has been trained and signed off as being able facilitate the MHA, if not currently a DAO applicants for this position will be willing to undertake this paid three day DAO training as provided by the Waitaha Canterbury.

MŌ MĀTOU | ABOUT US

Specialist Mental Health Services are an interdisciplinary team that forms part of Te Whatu Ora - Waitaha (Canterbury). We are committed to working and partnering with tāngata whaiora and their whānau. Constantly striving to work within our philosophy; we develop therapeutic, supportive and empowering relationships with our consumers, enabling them to achieve their personal goals and aspirations.

• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC and mental health scope
• Skills and experience in assessment and case management.
• Have a full New Zealand driver - s license
• Knowledge of and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Ideally you will be a Duly Authorised Officer who has been trained and signed off as being able facilitate the MHA, if not currently a DAO applicants for this position will be willing to undertake this paid three day DAO training as provided by the Waitaha Canterbury