Acute Clinician perm 1FTE new position

• Acute Clinician
• Exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker
• Permanent full time (1FTE)
• Nelson /Tasman Region

 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

 Do you have up-to-date knowledge of mental health & associated issues?

• This role is suitable for a Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker able to manage acute/crisis assessments and treatment and interventions.
• Whakarongorau Aotearoa, Health NZ Nelson Marlborough Triage Service, and assessment of acute presentations in response to referrals from ED, GPs and Police.
• with rostered on call between 11.30PM to 8.00AM.

About the Team/Location

Our Adult Community Mental Health teams provide high-quality comprehensive assessment and treatment for adults and their families living in the Nelson/Tasman region. We enjoy a team culture of collaborative practice, openness, humour and respect across disciplines. 

Join Health New Zealand l Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive, and people-centred health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and well-being of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it.

Health NZ Nelson Marlborough is the main health provider for the Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. With nearly 3,000 employees, we are Nelson’s and Marlborough’s largest employer supporting the health and wellbeing of over 150,000 citizens across the region. 

About You

You will be a mental health professional with the confidence to work autonomously and the resilience to manage a mixed case load. You will have current knowledge of mental health and associated issues and addictions clinical experience is also desirable.  Whilst we are looking for an experienced practitioner - we also recruit for attitude. 

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying.

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 09.04.26. 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 Nikita Fleming operations manager on Nikita.fleming@nmdhb.govt.nz

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