Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Waikato Hospital
- Permanent – 80 hours per fortnight
- Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of older adults?
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
Are you an experienced mental health nurse seeking a role where you can develop professionally and work in the community?
If so, then this is an exciting opportunity to join our cohesive, dedicated and supportive multidisciplinary Older Persons Mental Health Team, based in Hamilton, Waikato.
We provide assessment, treatment and rehabilitation interventions for older adults experiencing functional mental ill health and/or behavioural and psychological symptoms secondary to degenerative neurocognitive conditions, primarily dementia.
We are looking for someone with outstanding mental health nursing skills. You will manage acute and chronic presentations in older adults and be a key point of contact for whanau and informal support systems. You will be joining a team of experienced clinicians who will support you professionally who are passionate about enhancing possibilities and opportunities for ageing well in later life.
This is a community role where you will be seeing people in their own homes or in residential care and in clinic.
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About the Team
You will join one other experienced mental health nurse in the team and work alongside the rest of the MDT which consists of Psychiatrists with a specialty in older age, Occupational Therapists, Social Worker, Clinical Psychologist, Nurses and a Clinical Nurse Specialist. The service is predominately based in the community, visiting clients at home or in aged care facilities. The mental health nurse will work both individually and alongside their team colleagues with service users and the family/whanau. The team works in an integrated model of care which provides a seamless transition through inpatient (OPR1) and community.
About Hamilton
Hamilton, where Waikato Hospital is situated, is a vibrant city nestled alongside the scenic Waikato River, offering a perfect mix of nature and culture. Explore the stunning Hamilton Gardens, home to themed gardens from Italy to Asia, or visit the Waikato Museum to delve into the region's rich history. The city also boasts the Hamilton Zoo, where you can walk through an aviary filled with native birds. Hamilton is a lively hub, with a variety of cafes, restaurants, and bars, along with events like rugby, cricket, and the famous National Agricultural Fieldays and Balloons over Waikato festival. With its vibrant atmosphere and proximity to outdoor adventures, Hamilton is an ideal place to live and work.
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About you
You will be an experienced Mental Health Nurse with at least 5 years of recent work experience, preferably in the area of older adult specialty. You will be skilled in mental state assessment/formulation, management of psychiatric illness, oversight of medication and assessment and management of risk.
You will bring experience and understanding of the following:
- Establishing partnership as the basis for therapeutic relationship.
- Models of Mental Health Nursing practise.
- Provision of high quality nursing and psycho-social interventions through specialist assessment, treatment planning and review with a rehabilitative recovery focus for the client and whanau.
- Coordination of intensive intervention and case management for clients in crisis when appropriate.
- Comprehensive specialist mental health assessments.
- Case management and coordination of care for clients and their whanau.
- Liaison with other health providers, mental health teams, geriatric medicine, NGO’s, PHO’s, social and government agencies to facilitate care and treatments for clients.
- Participation and contribution to service planning and quality projects.
- Be an expert level Nurse, or working towards this.
The successful applicant will have the following:
- New Zealand Nursing registration.
- Outstanding relationship management and networking skills.
- A can-do attitude and experienced in managing complex psychosocial presentations.
- A great team player but able to confidently work with a high degree of autonomy.
- Motivation to engage in mentoring and professional development in working in this area of specialty of older adult mental health.
- A current full New Zealand drivers licence.
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 online” or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here. All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 11:59 pm on 6 April 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Robyn Payne at Robyn.Payne@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.