Crisis Worker

**Location**: Blenheim
Applications open to
Registered Nurses, Social Workers and Occupational Therapists with
post-registration mental health work experience.
Permanent 1.0FTE position that will participate in the on-call
roster. A Duly Authorised Officer (DAO) allowance will be paid, if
applicable.
Normal hours of work are between 8.00AM and 4.30PM, Monday to Sunday.

**About us**:

- We are a close knit and supportive

multi-disciplinary team with an excellent work/life balance.
- When people come here to work, they
tend to stay.
- Professional development is
encouraged, and you - ll be given the chance to train as a DAO, if not one
already. Enhance your skill set through ACT and FACT training along with
the opportunity to become engaged in service development and project
participation.
- We have incentivised PDRP development
for nurses with recognised professional progression for other disciplines.
- There - s an in-house Gym and staff
discounts available at local businesses.Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who is an
appropriate applicant?)
- You will be a mental health

professional with the confidence to work autonomously and the resilience
to manage a mixed case load.
- You will have post-registration mental
health work experience, some of which may ideally have been within a
community team.
- You are culturally aware and keen to
reduce the barriers that make accessing services difficult for our Maori
clients.
- You are driven to work in a pro-active
manner and embrace change and development.
- You - ll be a NZ or Australian citizen,
or NZ Permanent Resident, or be eligible for a Work Visa.Ngā mōhiohio e pā hānga ki tēnei mahi (About this position)
In Marlborough, Adult Mental Health Services are delivered by an
established multi-disciplinary team based at the Wairau Hospital in Blenheim.
This team delivers a comprehensive clinical resource to those affected by acute
or enduring severe mental illness.
Ā
mātou rōpū (About our team)
We value our cohesive team
culture of collaborative practice, openness, humour and respect across
disciplines and engender confidence, trust and rapport with clients and their
support networks.
Te
Whatu Ora (Nelson Marlborough) is the main health provider for the top of the
south. Nearly 3,000 strong, we are Nelson and Marlborough - s largest employer. Our
main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, but we are spread across the
region and service all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but
we are up for it. We have a great team and we work hard to make a difference.
We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork.
Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More
Information)
Why Marlborough?
Marlborough
has a diverse landscape with access to a variety of outdoor pursuits. If the
thought of cycling through vineyards, whale watching or sailing in the Sounds
appeals, then this is the place to be. Marlborough has an excellent climate
with warm summers, mild winters and high sunshine hours making it the largest
wine producing region in NZ.
At
Nelson Marlborough Health we do great work and we need a great team to help us
deliver.

**Video links**:
(How do I apply?)
For general
or 03 539 5746. Alternatively, for role specific information

W23-163

**Vacancy closes**: Thursday 14 September (unless filled prior). Applications will be reviewed as
received.
Te Whatu Ora strongly endorses Te Tiriti o
Waitangi.
We believe that to achieve equity in health
outcomes for Māori we need a workforce reflective of the population it serves.
recruit for cultural competence.
He waka eke noa. We are all in this together.