Casual Rn / En Alex Hospital Older Persons Mental Health

Casual RN / EN Alex Hospital Older Persons Mental HealthRegistered Nurse, Older Persons Mental HealthCasual Position, working on an as required basiscovering periods of increased demand and leave, based at AlexandraHospital Richmond Nelson.Health NewZealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti oWaitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all NewZealanders.About theRoleThe Older Persons' Mental HealthInpatient Unit at Alexandra Hospital, provides psychiatric and geriatric carefor the older members of our community.

We aspire to provide high qualityinpatient care to patients with acute mental health needs and / or complex age-relatedhealth conditions.

We work in partnership with our patients, their families,the clinical team and community carers and supports to achieve the bestpossible health outcomes.Casualstaff need to be available for all shifts (morning, afternoons and nights) andfor weekends and school holidays.

Casual positions offer flexible working hoursand opportunities to apply for internal positions when they become available.About theTeam / Service / LocationOlder Person's Mental Health isgrowing and developing service providing physical and mental health professionaldevelopment opportunities for the right applicant.

You will be joining a great teamthat values teamwork and is committed to supporting the best possible healthoutcomes for our elderly patients.

You will work alongside ourmultidisciplinary team consisting of specialist nurses, health care assistants,occupational therapist, physio, social worker, psychiatrist and psychologist.About youYou will have current NCNZregistration and practising certificate, with no conditions that exclude MentalHealth Scope of Practice, and a minimum of one year's post-registration nursingexperience is desirable.You will have knowledge of : Physical and mental disorders commonlyexperienced in older personsContemporary treatment approachesincluding person-centred and trauma informed care, sensory modulation, andnon-pharmacological interventionsTherapeutic use of psychiatricmedicationsHolistic mental health and riskassessment and care planningMental Health (Compulsory Assessment andTreatment) Act, 1992PPPR Act - Welfare GuardianshipYour skills will include : Well-developed interpersonal skillsAbility to work effectively inmulti-disciplinary teamAbility to work effectively with patientswho have challenging behavioursWorking atHealth New ZealandHealth NewZealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for thepeople of New Zealand.

We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive sothat we are better positioned to understand and service our community.

Wewelcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbowcommunities.How toApplyTo applyplease click "apply now."

All applications must besubmitted through our online careers' portal by .

If you haveany general questions please contact the nursing recruiter on

• or for more role specific questionsplease contact Sarah Allen Charge Nurse Manager OPMH on

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

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