Registered Nurse - CAFMHS

Child and Family Mental Health Service (CAFMHS)

Dunedin (CBD)

• Fixed-term or secondment opportunity up to February 2023
• Part-time, 64 hours per fortnight

If you enjoy working as an integral member of a passionate, focussed multidisciplinary team and have experience working with children, youth and their family, you shouldn't let this opportunity pass you by!

About the team

Southern DHB's Child and Family Mental Health Service (CAFMHS) in Dunedin provide support and treatment for children (0-14years) experiencing moderate to severe mental health issues, including support to family.

About the role

This position will see you managing a limited caseload, providing assessment, treatment and co-working to facilitate the best outcome for children and family. You will enjoy working collaboratively alongside other experienced clinical staff to promote healthy family systems and be able to form sound links with external agencies.

About you

You will bring to this role flexibility and experience in working with children and family within a multidisciplinary setting. We provide good orientation to the position and will support your ongoing professional development needs.

To be considered for this position you must have relevant mental health experience and hold current registration and an annual practising certificate as either a Registered Nurse or an Allied Health Professional (Social Worker, Occupational Therapist or Clinical Psychologist).

The location

The Southern district offers the benefits of excellent amenities, first class primary through to tertiary education, along with a competitive cost of living and outstanding recreational opportunities. Whether it's surfing, kayaking or sailing; skiing, hunting or fishing; theatre, live-music or art - there's literally something for everyone. Check out https://southernhealthcareers.nz/ for what the region and we can offer you and your whanau.

Registered Nurse position description

Mental Health Professional position description

Closing date: Saturday, 14 May 2022.

Due to the fast paced nature of the DHB, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don't delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.

Do you currently work for Southern DHB? If so, please apply for this role via the internal careers site.

For further information please contact Caroline, Recruitment Advisor - Mental Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disability Directorate, Phone (03) 214 5769 or email caroline.godfrey@southerndhb.govt.nz

Pre-employment checks

In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to the following:

• Occupational health assessment
• Police vetting / Ministry of Justice safety checks
• Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)

Covid vaccination requirement

Following the update to COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021 this also includes the requirement that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. You will need to provide proof of this to Occupational Health staff.

To apply

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/