Mental Health Assistant

7 days ago


Nelson, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time

**Wāhi Oranga - Nelson Hospital**
6-month, fixed-term, full-time position working 80 hours a fortnight (1.0 FTE)

Experience working in the field of mental health is preferred
Join Health New Zealand l Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive, and people-centred health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and well-being of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it.

**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 a 1.0 FTE Mental Health Assistant (MHA) position, to work for 6-months. Shifts will be rostered and rotating AM, PM and Nights across 7 days, working a 4 days on, 2 days off rotating roster cycle.

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 salary range for this role is $57,024 to $72,274 (per annum pro rata) depending 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)

**Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)**

Health NZ Nelson Marlborough is the main health provider for Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. With nearly 3,000 employees, 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?)**

Ref: N24-244

Health NZ Nelson Marlborough strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
- He waka eke noa. We are all in this together._



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