Community-based Registered Nurses

Moo Maatou | About Us:

Based in Hamilton, we are a Kaupapa Maori non-governmental organisation, speciality service dedicated to working alongside whanau and their extended whanau to make meaningful differences in their lives and communities. We recognise the importance of the wider whanau system in effecting long term sustainable wellbeing outcomes. As an organisation, we have an increasingly diverse workforce. We see this as an added benefit that our workforce reflects the community we serve.

The ability to speak Te Reo Maaori is not a prerequisite. However, if you have a desire to understand and support Tikanga Maaori and are open to learning, this role will offer you an opportunity to grow within a Kaupapa Maaori environment.

Moo te Tuuranga | About the Role:

We are looking for Registered Nurses with experience or an interest in Mental Health to join our team. With the increased level of need for community-based support for people experiencing moderate to severe mental health issues, we are undertaking further investment to add to our existing workforce. Additional nursing resource is sought for our adult | pakeke, children and young people | tamariki me rangatahi and first episode psychosis early intervention teams.

Outstanding communication skills, as well as a supportive, respectful, and conscientious manner are required for these roles. With an understanding of the challenges faced by people with lived experience, the successful candidate will ideally be able to:

• Provide care and treatment in accordance with both organisational and professional competencies and standards and endeavour to involve whanau/families/support persons as appropriate.
• Respond to crisis and routine specialty mental health needs as required.
• Accept responsibility for the provision of safe quality mental health care, which meets the standards of the professional, ethical and relevant legislated requirements.
• Demonstrate proficiency and autonomy of practise in the clinical setting providing care to people with a range of secondary level mental health and addiction needs.
• Demonstrate responsibility, accountability and commitment in acute mental health care and the wider health context.
• Utilise clinical knowledge and skills through reflective practice and professional judgement to provide competent care and advice, integrating mental health, addiction and physical health frameworks.
• Demonstrate culturally responsive practise.

Ngaa puumanawatanga oou – What you will bring

• Registered Nurse with a current APC
• Genuine desire to make a positive impact in the lives of people
• Previous experience or interest in mental health
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Experience working independently, assuming accountability and responsibility for your actions, making critical decisions in challenging and complex situations
• Clean Full New Zealand Driver Licence

Noou te rourou – Benefits

• A competitive salary depending on skills, knowledge, and experience
• Insight into Te Ao Maaori and Kaupapa Maaori approaches to Hauora and wellbeing
• Close mentoring and supervision from experienced clinicians and managers
• Supported professional development
• Opportunities for cultural enrichment
• Work phone and email
• Access to Kaupapa pool vehicles as needed to support whanau mahi
• Great work-life balance – regular Monday to Friday work schedule

Tuuhono mai – Join us

To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand. With regard to vaccinations, we encourage employees to keep their vaccinations current and to take reasonable precautions to safeguard themselves as well as protect whānau and fellow colleagues.

If you are interested, please apply now or send your Cover Letter and CV to hr@ngaakautapatahi.org.nz