Casual Registered Nurse

Silverdale - High and Complex Needs Residential Services

Casual, as/when needed rostered shifts (12 hours shift from 9:00am-9:00pm)

(Service operates 24 hours, 7 days a week)

Pay Band: $29,049ph - $31,099ph+8%Holiday Pay

Depending on qualification, registration and experience

Closing date for applications: This position will be advertised until filled

If you’re excited about working for a progressive organisation at the forefront of Mental Health and Addictions and want to be part of a vibrant culture Ember Korowai Takitini is for you.

Ember blends professional expertise and lived experience to offer a range of services and supports for anyone with mental health, addiction or intellectual disability needs. We desire a society that better understands and responds to mental distress, addiction, and intellectual disability.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Piri Pono is a short-term 5 bed residential, acute alternative to hospitalisation. We provide those with extreme mental health distress, who are working with the Rodney Adult Mental Health Services with a specially combined team of Registered Nurses and Support Workers.

Our interdisciplinary team is a pioneering peer-led residential service that requires Registered Nurses to walk alongside guests during their stay at our stunning Silverdale location.

There is a mix of peer-led, mainstream, dual diagnosis and collaborative services, including residential and respite facilities, mobile community teams, assisted employment agencies and a vibrant social enterprise. Innovation and flexibility are balanced with practical processes and sound management.

A full job description, please email recruitment@ember.org.nz or download from: https://ember.org.nz/careers

Ember is an Essential Service, as part of this role, you must be fully vaccinated.

YOUR SKILLS

You will have:

• Qualified and experienced Registered Nurse, preferably within Mental Health Sector and/or Residential.
• A Current Annual Practicing Certificate
• Knowledge of mental health rehabilitation approaches or recovery-focused.
• A Team player with a proactive, positive approach and strong team ethics.
• Ability to manage highly sensitive matters whilst maintaining confidentiality and objectivity.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively build and maintain credibility and relationships.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and the ability to relate, adapt to and engage a wide spectrum of people with diverse backgrounds, ages, and cultures.
• A New Zealand Full Driver’s Licence
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand

You will be

• Take responsibility for ensuring all nursing practice and conduct meets ethical and compliance (including legislative) requirements.
• Embracing alternative and non-clinical mental health treatment options.
• Work alongside Peer Support Workers who practice within the Intentional Peer Support model.
• Collaborate strongly with guests, their whanau, non-clinical colleagues and WDHB staff.
• Deliver truly negotiated and effective partnership nursing.

For more information about this job, please contact

Ember HR : 09 523 2790.