Registered Nurse - Mental Health For Older Persons

Registered Nurse Gibson Day UnitMental Health for Older Persons)Dunedin HospitalSalary Band ($73,566 - $103,630) + KiwiSaverPermanent, part time (0.6 FTE 24 hours per week)3 days per week rostered through Monday to Friday - 8am to 430pmRetail and insurance discountsThe programme is for people aged over 65 years who have an array of mental health needs and is located off the foyer in Dunedin Hospital.Mo te turanga About the roleThe Gibson Day Unit is a day based service for Older Persons Mental Health, Community Psychiatric Nurses and Nurse Practitioners also support Older Persons' Mental Health Services in the community.Complete initial patient assessments during home visits.Embrace case management by providing group and individual work with clients.Create positive impacts with older people in a mental health environment.The Gibson Day Unit is part of MHSOP and there could from time to time be the need to assist in Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) team or on Ward 6c.Mou ake About youRegistered Nurse with a current New Zealand Annual Practicing Certificate.Must have a Mental health scope of practice to allow for working within this sector - more information can be found at / / / Nurses / Scopes-of-practiceMental Health experience is essentialWarm, empathetic, responsive and highly attuned to the emotions, needs and motivations of older people.Full NZ drivers licenceIf you are looking for a career in Mental Health for Older People then apply today!Painga BenefitsContinuous support for career developmentSubsidised gym membership and discounted health insuranceto discounted staff holiday accommodation and a range of retail & entertainment discountsMo matou About usTe Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities.We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.The Southern region offers the benefits of excellent amenities, first class primary through to tertiary education and outstanding recreational opportunities.Whether it's kayaking or sailing; skiing, hunting or fishing; theatre, live-music or art there's literally something for everyone.Utu whanui Salary rangeThis role belongs to the NZNO Collective Agreement, Registered Nurses Scale, Step 1 ($73,566 p.a) and Step 7 ($103,630 p.a) prorataRa monehu#J-18808-Ljbffr