Registered Nurse - Crisis Response Service

Registered Nurse - Crisis Response Service at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley, Hutt ValleyLocation: Working across Wellington, Hutt Valley and Kapiti RegionContract: Permanent, full-time (1FTE)Salary: PSA$84,523 - $99,630 based on skills and experience.Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders.
Through integration and collaboration, we are building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.About the roleJoin a service that provides rapid response to people in need of urgent intervention from specialist mental health and addiction services.
This is an opportunity to be part of a supportive environment that offers many training opportunities to upskill and enhance your career pathway.
Every day presents new challenges - no two will be the same.
Rostered and rotating 24/7, shift work allows you to make the most of the summer and a chance to ski in the winter.About the Team/Service/LocationThe Crisis Resolution Service (CRS) provides community-based urgent mental health and addiction response to the Hutt Valley and Wellington Regions 24/7.
The service is evolving from a centralised response to a more Rapid Response locality-based service, providing acute assessment/risk formulation and treatment for those requiring acute mental health interventions by working in partnership with people, whanau, and community agencies.We are a front-line service and work closely with Emergency Departments, social services, GPs, the Police, and tertiary education providers.
We assess all people of all ages and refer on to secondary services or back to primary care.The team is Multi-Disciplinary, comprising Nurses, Doctors, Allied professionals, and administrators.About youYou will be an integral part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team.Train to become a Duly Authorised Officer (Mental Health Act (C&T) Act 1992) within 6 months.Work towards your PDRP within a year.Become a preceptor to students.Have a good sense of humour and be able to work within a team.Skills & ExperienceRegistered Nurse with at least 3 years' experience working in a mental health setting.Full Driver's License essential.Skilled in risk assessments and risk formulations.Working at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do.
Health New Zealand is committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
We embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disabilities.
A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community.
We are a pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Maori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.How to ApplyTo apply please click 'apply now'.
All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 19th March.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact ****** will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement.Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley.
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