Registered Nurse / Social Worker / Occupational Therapist (Mental Health Crisis Team)

## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Hawkes Bay fallen Soldiers Hospital, Emergency Mental Health
• Permanent, Full-time & Part-time positions available
• 80 hours per fortnight (1.0 FTE) variable
• 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
• We are looking for Mental Health Registered Practitioners to join us and be part of an exciting and innovative new community-based serviceWe recognise that whanau in crisis require more than just a health response and that the first point of contact should not be Emergency Departments or Police unless required. We are designing a service that brings access to key health and social services for people in mental health crisis into one place. You will join a team who manage crisis situations over a 24 / 7 roster. The primary function of the crisis team is to provide comprehensive psychiatric assessment and treatment to people presenting with mental health crisis.
• About the Team / Service / Location
• You will join a diverse multidisciplinary service delivering high quality, patient focused care with a whanau ora approach. This will involve working collaboratively with the Emergency Department, Community Mental Health, Home Based Treatment, Mental Health Inpatient Service, GPs, Psychiatrists, Police and other community agencies.You will work together with our clinical and non-clinical mental health and addictions staff, cultural support staff and other community support services to ensure patients are getting better health outcomes.Hawkes Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about. For more information on living and working in Hawkes Bay click
• About you
• The successful candidate will be joining a department that is committed to continuing improvement for the wellbeing of patient care. You will be innovative, energetic and show clinical excellence.You will also need the following key attributes and skills :
• Current New Zealand Annual Practising Certificate
• Experience working in Mental Health (ideally more than 5 years)
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
• Excellent communication skills
• 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
• If this sounds like you, please review the Position Profiles below and apply now! All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Raewyn Hill via email on
• We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
• | Location : | Hawkes Bay |

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