Registered Nurses - Community Crisis Resolution Team

Hospital, Christchurch

• Join

the Community Crisis Resolution Team

• Permanent

full-time and part-time positions available, 4 on, 2 off roster

• Registered

in mental health with community experienceHealth 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're

building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability,

whanau-centred care, and excellence.

Are you passionate about making a

difference at the most critical point in someone's mental health journey?

Join

our dedicated CR service and be part of a team that provides immediate,

compassionate, and skilled care to people experiencing acute mental health

issues.

About the role

Crisis Resolution provides 24-hour assessment, treatment and

support for people experiencing serious mental health issues.

The team

comprises of Registered Nurses, Allied Health, Psychology and Medical

professionals and is support by a strong and dynamic multi-disciplinary

leadership group.

We are seeking experienced and enthusiastic registered

nurses to join our crisis resolution team.

In this role you

will :

• Provide timely mental health assessments, crisis

interventions and short-term intensive treatment

• Work collaboratively with service users,

whanau / families, and partner agencies to ensure safe and effective care

• Work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment

where no two days are the sameAbout You

As a professional and highly

motivated Registered Nurse who displays a positive attitude and enthusiasm for

this area of work, you will enjoy being part of a committed and diverse

multidisciplinary team, you will work in collaboration with a group of professionals

that recognises the importance of providing quality care and services to their

clients, friends and whanau.

Working within a multi-disciplinary team, and

in collaboration with our clients and their whanau, primary care, community

supports and our inpatient teams, your ability to think on your feet, triage

and prioritize your patients appropriately in a timely manner is

essential.

Skills and experience

To be successful in this role, the following is required :

• RN with current APC and mental

health scope

• Have a full New Zealand driver's license
• Experience in mental health settings preferred

(ideally in crisis or acute areas).

However, support and education will be

provided for the right candidate

• Skilled in risk assessment, crisis intervention

and de-escalation

• Able to remain calm, compassionate and solution

focused under pressure

• A strong communicator who thrives in a team but

can also work autonomously

• Knowledge of and a commitment to Te Tiriti o

Waitangi

• Ideally you will be a Duly Authorised Officer

who has been trained and signed off as being able facilitate the MHA, if not

currently a DAO, applicants for this position will be required to undertake

this paid three day DAO training as provided by the Waitaha Canterbury.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 Maori,

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 Monday 12th January.

If you

have any questions about the role, please contact Natalie Gaunt at

We will review applications as received and may proceed

with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.