Acute Care Specialist

6 days ago


Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand Southern District Health Board (New Zealand) Full time
About the Job Description

This job description outlines the key responsibilities and requirements for the Acute Care Specialist position. If you are a motivated and compassionate individual with a passion for delivering high-quality patient care, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide comprehensive care to patients with a range of general adult mental health disorders.
  • Work collaboratively with dedicated staff to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
About You

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Experience as a New Zealand Registered Nurse and hold a current APCA scope of practice enabling work in Mental Health.
  • A full driver's licence.
  • Previous Mental Health experience is an advantage.


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