Senior Mental Health Specialist
Company Overview
Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. Our Equity Work Programme focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work.
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated mental health registered nurse with both experience and a passion for assisting tamariki and rangatahi facing mental health and addiction challenges. As Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will provide specialist nursing care, expertise and leadership in Child Adolescent Family Services (CAFS).
Key Responsibilities
Provide specialist nursing care and expertise in CAFS
Ensure the ongoing quality of service delivery within the team
Provide clinical guidance and support in developing and managing specialised portfolios for tamariki/rangatahi
Work collaboratively with other clinicians in our skilled multi-disciplinary team
Required Skills and Qualifications
At least five years of experience in mental health and addiction nursing
Registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand
Current full clean NZ drivers' licence
Evidence of completion of a postgraduate qualification (preferably a PG Diploma) and working towards a Master's degree in Nursing
Competency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
Benefits
Working for Health New Zealand means being part of a team that is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
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Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. Our Equity Work Programme focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work.
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated mental health registered nurse with both experience and a passion for assisting tamariki and rangatahi facing mental health and addiction challenges. As Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will provide specialist nursing care, expertise and leadership in Child Adolescent Family Services (CAFS).
Key Responsibilities
Provide specialist nursing care and expertise in CAFS
Ensure the ongoing quality of service delivery within the team
Provide clinical guidance and support in developing and managing specialised portfolios for tamariki/rangatahi
Work collaboratively with other clinicians in our skilled multi-disciplinary team
Required Skills and Qualifications
At least five years of experience in mental health and addiction nursing
Registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand
Current full clean NZ drivers' licence
Evidence of completion of a postgraduate qualification (preferably a PG Diploma) and working towards a Master's degree in Nursing
Competency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
Benefits
Working for Health New Zealand means being part of a team that is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.