Mental Health Assistant

3 months ago

Nelson, New Zealand Nelson Marlborough District Health Board Full time

**Fixed-term, full-time positions**

**Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand (Nelson Marlborough) formerly NMDHB**
- Join our enthusiastic, forward thinking team
- Experience working in the field of mental health is preferred
- Opportunity to learn and further develop your skills

**Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About this position)**

Wāhi Oranga is a large unit that provides intensive acute and rehabilitative cares for people admitted to the unit. We are recruiting for 4 x full-time Mental Health Assistants, for a 6-month fixed-term period, working an average of 80 hours a fortnight over a 6-week roster cycle. Shifts will be rostered and rotating across 7 days working a 4 on, 2 off roster.

Our team is passionate about mental health and the recovery process, delivering a high standard of care and having a real impact on the lives of some of our most vulnerable people. As a Mental Health Assistant your role is to work with the team to provide basic nursing care under the supervision and direction of Registered Nurses. This will include working with challenging behaviours. We strive to create a positive and balanced work environment and safe workloads.

The annual salary range for these full-time positions is within the range $50,741 to $65,334 based on the current Mental Health & Public Health Nursing MECA, based on relevant qualifications and experience.

**Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)**

We are looking for people with excellent communication skills, who ideally have experience working in the mental health field. It is equally important that you are able to work in a flexible and methodical manner, demonstrate honesty and reliability and use appropriate initiative.

**Qualifications**

Required qualifications include:

- Essential_
- Year 11 NCEA level 1 English (or equivalent)
- Year 11 NCEA level 1 Maths (or equivalent)
- Preferred_
- NZQA Level 3 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing - Health Assistance Strand (or equivalent)

**Applicants must be entitled to work in NZ at the time of applying.**

**Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)**

Te Whatu Ora is the main health provider for Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. Nearly 3,000 strong, we are Nelson and Marlborough’s largest employer, which means the opportunities here are endless. 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.

**Ngā huanga o tēnei mahi **(The benefits of this position)**

You will be joining a great team that values teamwork and is committed to supporting the best possible health outcomes for our patients.

**Me pēhea ahau e tono ai?** (How do I apply?)**

N23-473

Te Whatu Ora strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
- He waka eke noa. We are all in this together._

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