Registered Nurse/ Clinical Coach Mental Health Nelson

• Clinical Nurse Coach at Wahi Oranga and Alexandra Hospital Inpatient Mental Health Units, Nelson/Tasman
• 2x 0.6 FTE Permanent Positions
• Opportunity for flexible working hours across all shifts
• Be part of a vibrant team committed to person-centred care
• Work collaboratively to help lead best practice and support workforce development

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

This role will support the clinical education/training needs of nursing staff within Wāhi Oranga – adult inpatient mental health unit and Alexandra Hospital – Older persons inpatient. This role utilises the principles of evidence-based practice to meet the learning needs of new and developing nursing team members.

About the Team/Service/ Location

We’re a great team passionate about mental health and delivering a high standard of care.

We offer a great team environment and are supportive of professional development and we strive to create a positive work environment with balanced and safe workloads. We do great work and we need great teams to help us deliver.

About you

We are looking for experienced NZ Registered Nurse with a current practising certificate and the skills to provide education and coaching appropriate to inpatient mental health along with the ability to demonstrate clinical leadership.

 The ideal candidate will have the following experience and skills:

• Skills, knowledge and ability to provide education and coaching specific to mental health

• A minimum of five years of Acute Mental Health experience

• Ability to demonstrate clinical leadership, and maintain contemporary evidence informed practice.

• Experience in adult learning principles and practice

• Knowledge of physical and mental disorders

• Knowledge of contemporary treatment approaches including person centred care, sensory modulation, therapeutic use of self and therapeutic use of psychiatric medications

• Mental health assessment and care planning

• Ability to plan, implement and evaluate an individual coaching plan.

• Evidence of strong commitment to quality improvement

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. 

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 10.12.25. If you have any general questions please contact the nursing recruiter on Lee.Packer@tewhatuora.govt.nz or for more role specific questions please contact Tamarin Macleod CNM Wahi Oranga on Tamarin.Macleod@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

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