Community Mental Health Nurse, Occupational
2 days ago
**Community Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker - Mental Health Service for Older People - Thames**
**Job Number***:
**WAI26946**
**Where you’ll be based**: Manaaki Centre, Thames Hospital
**The details**: Permanent - 80 hours per fortnight (1.0 FTE) however part-time can be negotiated**Be part of the national transformation in Health**Live and Work in the amazing Hauraki-Coromandel**
**The Coromandel Peninsula, Te Tara-O-Te-Ika-A-Māui, is renowned for its pristine beaches, misty forests and laid-back vibe which offers a wealth of nature-based activities and attractions for the whole whānau.**
- In addition to working with a group of friendly and welcoming staff, you can enjoy being surrounded by the mountains, the bush and the sea - while still having three major cities within easy reach.
**Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity**
- We are looking for a Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker to join our supportive community-based Mental Health Services for Older People (MHSOP) multidisciplinary team servicing the Thames / Coromandel area. The position is based in Thames, but the flexibility of working locally can be considered, depending upon patient/service need, and resource availability.
- To view the position description for Registered Nurse
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**click here** or Social Worker
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- (Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Te Whatu Ora - Waikato website.)_
**Mō tō mātou rōpū | About our team**
- MHSOP provide assessment, treatment and rehabilitation interventions for older adults (over-65) experiencing recent onset functional mental ill health and/or behavioural and psychological symptoms secondary to degenerative neurocognitive conditions, primarily dementia. We also see older adults with complex clinical presentations where specialist assessment is indicated within our scope. We work closely with geriatric medicine and other mental health services across the district. You will be joining an experienced specialist team who are passionate about improving health outcomes and promoting the quality of life of people referred to our service. MHSOP has its main office in the OPR building, Pembroke Street, Waikato Hospital, Hamilton.
**Mō tātou Ratonga | About our Service**
**Mōu | About you**
- Required skills & experience you will need to be considered for this role:
- Knowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi-
- Experience working in a mental health setting-
- Experience in this area of speciality would be an advantage-
- You will be passionate and committed to providing tangata whaiora focused care-
- You will work as an effective team member and demonstrate strong communication skills-
- You will need to have a calm and empathic approach, flexibility and creativity in your care approach-
- Duly Authorised Officer training may be offered.**Ko o tatou painga | Our benefits**- A supportive and comprehensive orientation-
- Access to supervision-
- A strong supportive and collegial work environment-
- A culturally responsive service and team-
- An environment where you are well supported and encouraged to grow and develop as a leader-
- A service that supports further training and education-
- A service where you feel valued and respected for what you bring to the team**Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation**
**Te iwi Ngakaunui - People at Heart**- Whakamana - Give and earn respect-
- Whakaronga - Listen to me; Talk to me-
- Mauri Pai - Fair play-
- Whakapakari - Growing the good-
- Kotahitanga - Stronger together***
It is not very often something happens that is big; like, really big. Big to the point that it will touch the lives of every single person in the country. That is what we are talking about here. The provision of Health in Aotearoa New Zealand, and how its run is about to change in a big way.
- Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand and Te Aka Whai Ora - Māori Health Authority will together shape the delivery of Health services in Aotearoa New Zealand for generations to come, and will form the core of a modern and integrated service looking after the needs of all our Whānau.
- We are dedicated to achieving health equity for Māori and other priority populations. We are a Crown entity and an active partner in Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand is guided by Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to upholding the articles.
- Here at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Waikato we have a team of 8,000 working across the Waikato where everyone plays a vital role in the care of our patients - directly or non-directly. Our vision is Healthy People. Excellent Care.
- We are a values-based and inclusive organisation that is committed to deliver the best health outcomes for our total population. Reflecting the population we serve is an important part of the care we deliver to the community. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds with the necessa
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