Mental Health Assistants or Enrolled Nurses - Adult Inpatient Wards 34, 35 and 36

Where you’ll be working: Adult Inpatient Wards – Henry Rongomau Bennett Centre

The details: Permanent full and part time positions – rostered shifts

Mental Health Assistants or Enrolled Nurses required to join our 3 Adult Inpatient Wards

About the service:

The mental health and addictions service deliver a variety of services across the Waikato region. We are a service undertaking a huge programme of change to deliver better outcomes to tāngata whai ora and whānau in our region. Nga iwi Ngakaunui - people at the heart is demonstrated best in mental health and addictions, people really are at the heart of all that we do. We know how important strong relationships are; with people who access our services, with their whānau and with the communities we serve.

About the role:

The role includes working under the direction and supervision of the charge nurse manager, associate charge nurse manager and registered nurse, assisting with aids to daily living. You will support the service user / Tangata Whaiora to gain stability in their mental health, whilst supporting a recovery pathway.

Required skills & experience:

To be successful to in this role you must have previous experience working in a health care setting in New Zealand. Preference will be given to those who have achieved health related NZQA unit standards.

Enrolled Nurses need to have a current annual practicing certificate.

Successful applicants will be expected to be available to work a variety of shifts including night shifts.

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Why us:

We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to deliver the best health outcomes for our total population. To do this we are working hard to develop a robust and capable workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds with the necessary capability and who share our values to apply and would greatly value seeing more applicants from our Māori communities.

We can offer you:

• a thorough orientation

• support in the development of your portfolio

• ongoing professional development.

Your application:

Please apply directly online, applications are not able to be accepted via email.

For any queries about the role please contact Anthea Williams – Charge Nurse Manager on (07) 839 8899

Application closing date: 7 February 2022

Values Theme “People at Heart” – Te iwi Ngakaunui

• Give and earn respect - Whakamana

• Listen to me; talk to me – Whakarongo

• Fair play – Mauri Pai

• Growing the good – Whakapakari

• Stronger together – Kotahitanga