Specialty Clinical Nurse, Specialist Primary Mental Health & Addictions Service

Our Organisation
Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral (MidCentral) is part of Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand 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.
The Opportunity
Uru Rauhī, Mental Health and Addiction Services at Te Whatu Ora MidCentral have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Registered Health Professional to join our Specialist Primary Mental Health and Addictions Service.
Mental Health and Addiction services are moving towards a wellness and recovery-focused approach that encourages interconnectedness socially, spiritually, physically and environmentally and encompasses the aspirations to achieve WAIORA' flourishing individuals, whānau, and communities.
We are looking for a Registered Nurse who is:


Excited by change
Flexible and committed to a team approach to working
Creative and curious and have a 'do what it takes' attitude
Open to opportunities to learn new skills as the service develops

About you
The successful candidate will:


Be a Registered Nurse who role models diverse leadership and has strengths in influencing and relationship building in a way that encourages strength, diversity and kotahitanga (unity)
Be an experienced mental health and addiction practitioner who can demonstrate an understanding of delivering a person and whānau first service delivery model with equity at the forefront
Have a specific dedicated focus on liaison and consultation with primary practice teams and community agencies to access care early
Enhance Māori, community partners and network relationships along with excellent clinical leadership knowledge and attributes to facilitate the development of whānau ora
Have excellent communication skills, including the ability to develop, maintain and enhance their relationships with stakeholders
Have experience in or willing to develop skills in developing and facilitating brief intervention groups
Have experience in or willing to develop skills to lead/co-lead strategic portfolios as required
Have experience or willing to develop skills in clinical supervision and/or coaching to support the development of clinical team skills and emerging leaders and encourages creativity of others

The successful candidate will be offered the ability to contribute to the vision of providing Te Mātāpuna o te Ora connected care for Mental Health and Addiction Services for whānau to ensure flourishing resilient hapori / communities and access to talking therapies training.
The Registered Health Professional will report to the Specialist Primary Service Manager.
Come and join us
Employing 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 setting where you will continue to grow and be challenged
A professional and supportive culture and team environment
Fulfilling and challenging work
Tailored wellness programmes

How to apply
To 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.
MidCentral requires ALL employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including the first booster vaccination). We will not accept applications that do not meet this criteria.
Most positions are defined as a Core Children's worker under the Children's Act and require full safety checks completed before employment commences.
MidCentral is committed to ensuring that children and young people are safe from abuse and harm. As part of our commitment to children and young people, and in line with the Children's Act 2014, appointment to positions that involve regular or overnight contact with children will include worker safety checks.
These checks are in addition to the requirement to have a satisfactory police clearance. Further information will be provided to shortlisted candidates.
More information about the Children's Act 2014 is available from the Ministry for Children (Oranga Tamariki) website.
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