Registered Nurse - Psaid (Aroha Pai)

Work within a supportive and innovative multi-disciplinary teamHave access to unique professional development and education opportunitiesFurther grow and develop your nursing skills and expertise within Intellectual DisabilityFull-time and part-time Registered Nursing roles available.Mo te tunga | About the role Aroha Pai Inpatient Unit, is based at Hillmorton Hospital and specialises in the assessment and treatment of people with a dual diagnosis (intellectual disability and mental illness). Using an MDT approach, the team implement a range of interventions to support people in their journey. Working collaboratively with consumers, their whanau and other significant people in their lives to ensure they have access to a high standard of care and are able to achieve equitable healthcare outcomes in their journey.
Pehea | About You You will have an interest in working with consumers who have a dual diagnosis Be a strong team player who can also practice autonomously. Able to promote the nursing perspective and advocate for your consumers. Excellent physical and mental health assessment skills Highly developed communication skills and an ability to connect with others in a meaningful and therapeutic manner. Be a positive, compassionate and caring person with a genuine desire to work with this consumer group. You must have a current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) scoped for mental health Specialist Mental Health Services are an interdisciplinary team that forms part of Te Whatu Ora - Waitaha [Canterbury]. We are committed to working and partnering with tangata whaiora and their whanau. Constantly striving to work within our philosophy; we develop therapeutic, supportive and empowering relationships with our consumers, enabling them to achieve their personal goals and aspirations.
Please submit your most recent resume along with a cover letter stating why you believe that you are the ideal candidate for the role highlighting any skills you have gained along the way.
Applications are only accepted online so please visit our website at www.cdhbcareers.co.nz  complete an application.
Applicants will be progressed as they apply, so if this sounds like you, please apply now!  Permanent, Permanent/Full Time, Permanent/Part Time, Fixed Term/Contract, Fixed Term/Contract/Full Time, Fixed Term/Contract/Part Time
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