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.
About the Role The Older Persons' Mental Health Inpatient Unit at Alexandra Hospital, provides psychiatric and geriatric care for the older members of our community. We aspire to provide high quality inpatient care to patients with acute mental health needs and/or complex age-related health conditions. We work in partnership with our patients, their families, the clinical team and community carers and supports to achieve the best possible health outcomes.
The role works 8-hour rotating shifts on a 2-on, 4-off roster pattern, Monday to Sunday.
About the Team/Service/ Location
Older Person's Mental Health is growing and developing service providing physical and mental health professional development opportunities for the right applicant. You will be joining a great team that values teamwork and is committed to supporting the best possible health outcomes for our elderly patients. You will work alongside our multidisciplinary team consisting of specialist nurses, health care assistants, occupational therapist, physio, social worker, psychiatrist and psychologist.
About you
You will have current NCNZ registration and practising certificate, with no conditions that exclude Mental Health Scope of Practice, and a minimum of one year's post-registration nursing experience is desirable.
You will have knowledge of:
Your skills will include:
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand \| Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To apply please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 19.06.26. If you have any role specific questions, please contact Sarah Allen Charge Nurse Manager OPMH on [email protected].
For general questions please contact the nursing recruiter on [email protected] or .
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
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