Community Mental Health Nurse, Occupational

**Community Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker - ICAMH's**

**Job Number**:WAI27309**

**Where you’ll be working**:Rural South Sector - mainly Te Awamutu

**The details**:Permanent Full time - 40 hours per week
- Come join the Rural South Team were we pride ourselves in collaborative approaches to care. We believe there is strength in partnerships and work closely with families, GP’s, NGO’s and community agencies to support recovery and mental wellbeing. We are a collaborative and culturally diverse team and look forward to welcoming you as we continue to grow and plan for the future.

**Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity**

In this role that reports to the Charge Nurse Manager, you will;
- Provide assessment and treatment for Tamariki & rangatahi experiencing acute or enduring mental illness in the community.
- Hold a case load of approximately 25 people as part of the MDT.
- The local team is made up of a consultant psychiatrist, consultant psychologist, social workers and registered nurses.
- Hours of work are 8:00-4:30 or 8:30-5:00.
- Key responsibilities of the role:

- Organise prioritise and manage a caseload including the documentation associated with this.
- Clear communication with MDT wider team and community partners.
- Practice with a tangata whaiora and whanau centred approach and be a strong advocate for best practice

If you are an innovative thinker with a can do attitude this is a great opportunity to join an amazing team.
- To view the position description for Registered Nurse **click here**, Occupational Therapist **click here** or Social Worker **click here**
- (Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Te Whatu Ora, Waikato website.)_

**Ko o tatou painga | Our Benefits**
- A fully supported orientation.
- Be part of a supportive & welcoming team.
- Supported to work at the top of your scope by engaging in supervision and training opportunities.
- To be part of service development and quality improvement projects.
- Our sector team is made up of clinicians who are passionate about providing the best community mental health service possible. We achieve a lot with very little our foundation is a family come first culture.

**Mōu | About you**
- Skills and experience you’ll need to be considered for the role:

- Knowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti O Waitangi
- Registration with your respective professional body.
- Experience in mental health is preferable but not essential.
- A current full drivers licence.

**Mō tātou Ratonga | About our Service**
- This is a diverse and exciting role working with Tangata whia ora and their whanau who live in this beautiful rural part of the Waikato. We welcome applicants who are passionate about working with tangata whai ora and whanau. Being flexible, adaptable and a reliable team member will ensure the best fit in this close knit and supportive team.

**Ko ngaa hua o te noho ki roto o Waikato, te mahi hoki ki Te Whatu Ora, Waikato | The Benefits of living in Waikato and working for Te Whatu Ora, Waikato**
- Located in the heart of the mighty Waikato, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Waikato operates over a number of sites, Hamilton City our main campus and smaller community-based hospitals across our region. Hamilton City has easy access to beaches and mountains, so if your interests range from a host of water sports, mountain biking to vineyard lunches, the area has something for you right on your doorstep. To discover more about our stunning area, please **click here**.
- As part of our Health NZ, Waikato family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile working opportunities alongside our Health NZ, Waikato benefits and staff discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

**He whare Manawanui, He whare Koronga | A committed workspace, a workspace with purpose**
- We are committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity within our Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

**Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion**

**Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply**

**Closing date: Open until filled**

**Nau mai haere mai - Come join the team