Mental Health & Addictions Nurse - Oamaru

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Mō mātou - Our Organisation:Te Tiriti o Waitangi is the founding document which defines the relationship between Māori and the Crown in Aotearoa New Zealand. It affirms both tangata whenua status of whānau, hapū, and iwi in Aotearoa New Zealand, and their rights to citizenship.

Te Tiriti o Waitangi provides a basis through which Māori may critically analyze relationships, challenge the status quo, and affirm Māori rights.At Arowhenua Whānau Services our purpose is to ensure that the needs of Māori living in the Takiwā of Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua are responded to in an appropriate way by bringing whānau, hapū, iwi, and Māori community development into a relationship with health, social services and education provision.Te wāhi mahi | Working hereArowhenua Whānau Services provides free, accessible primary health and social service support to tangata whaiora, whānau, and hāpori across the Aoraki rohe.

Our vision is to remove barriers where those with the least resources have as much as, or more, access to healthcare than those with the most.We are a friendly, collaborative team who are committed to seeing whānau succeed in their aspiration of achieving positive health and wellbeing outcomes.
Your career growth and development is not only supported and encouraged, but it's also a part of everyday life at Arowhenua Whānau Services.Mō te tūranga | About the roleCultural and clinical supervision offered Incentives package for relocationProfessional development/training providedMental Health Registered NurseRegistered professional, will be responsible for assessing and managing the needs of tangata whaiora and whānau.
You will complete assessments and develop individual hauora plans to enable tangata whaiora and whānau to meet their health and wellbeing goals. You will need to be an effective communicator and decision-maker who can think outside of the square and has strong clinical competencies and confidence in Te ao Māori practices me ona tikanga or a willingness to learn.
This role of a Mental Health Nurse, who have worked in a kaupapa Māori and community environment or wanting to broaden their scope in community Māori health provider. We want to hear from registered professionals who are dedicated to providing high-quality care and are responsive to tangata whaiora and whānau needs.
This may comprise of:Mental Health Assessments, Whanau wellbeing and plans Multidisciplinary team meetings weekly, fortnightly and or monthlyProviding a broad range of clinical expertise to tangata whaiora, and whānau by ensuring they can access physical and mental health, and refer external for addictions support.Identify opportunities for early intervention, helping reduce the prevalence of persistent disadvantage.What you will bring | Ngā tohungatanga mō tēnei tūrangaMental health nurse expertise, professional mannerDemonstrate strong communication skills, transferable skills and building positive relationships with best practice A can-do attitude, positive energy and enthusiasmBeing open and responsive to a new way of helping whānau Being a good role model, walking the talk,Commitment to health and well-beingGreat rapport skills with people from all walks of lifeGood personal and professional boundariesEssential to the role is:Registered Nurse with relevant qualificationsA relevant qualification and a current NZ practicing certificate APCA full NZ driver's licenseDue to the nature of our mahi and working closely with vulnerable whanau, police vetting and MSD checks are a condition of employment.All applicants must be a NZ Resident/Citizen.

Please submit a cover letter and CV to reception@aws.health.nz

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