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Psychiatric Assistant

4 months ago

Manukau, Auckland, New Zealand Counties Manukau District Health Board Full time

Ward 43 is an acute inpatient mental health assessment ward for people aged 65 years and over and is located in Tiaho Mai at Middlemore Hospital.

People present with a range of functional and / or organic problems and often have co-existing medical conditions. We work closely with the MHSOP community team aiming to deliver comprehensive and integrated care.

This role will support our service users in their day to day activities, including personal care, and support the Registered Nurses in carrying out their work

We are looking for experienced casual Psychiatric Assistants to join our team.

You must be able to work effectively with people experiencing acute mental health problems, have excellent communication skills, manage challenging situations and be able to work under supervision as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Previous experience within a mental health setting is essential for this position.

If you have a passion for acute mental health inpatient care and enjoy positively contributing to improve by setting high clinical standards we would love to hear from you

This position covers the 24/7 roster and requires ability to work all shifts.

Essential Requirements:

  • Experience in mental health within an acute setting
  • Good command of the English language, both written and verbal
  • Evidence of computer skills
  • Level 4 Health Care Assistant Certificate/ Mental Health & Addictions (please attach a copy online)

Preferred Requirements:

  • Diploma in Mental Health (please attach a copy online)

Applications close: 08th Feb 2023

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