Mental Health Assistant - Whangai Aroha (Perinatal Mental Health / Eating Disorders)

Shifts 24 / 7 Rotating roster.

Morning 7am - 3 : 40pm, Afternoon 3 : 10pm - 11 : 10pm, Night 10 : 50pm - 7 : 20am

Status Permanent, part-time 0.56FTE

Location Hillmorton Hospital, Annex Road South, Middleton, Christchurch

Salary Based on Mental Health Assistants Step 1-5

Application - Please submit your most recent resume along with a cover letter stating why you believe that you are the ideal candidate for the role highlighting any skills you have gained along the way.

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

Based at Hillmorton Campus, Whangai Aroha, inpatient unit comprising of Perinatal Mental Health Service and Eating Disorders Service, provides care for a South Island wide catchment.

Perinatal Mental Health Service (5.2 beds) provides specialist treatment for women who present with complex moderate to severe maternal mental illness who require admission with their baby.

Eating Disorders (7.8 beds) provides specialist inpatient care for people with an eating disorder, where both medical and psychological treatment is required.

This Specialty Service offers a fulfilling and dynamic environment and opportunities to further your nursing career.

Comprehensive treatment, multi-disciplinary functions across the inpatient and outpatient teams, and liaison with multiple agencies, are integral to service provision across the South Island.

We are seeking a permanent, part-time 0.56FTE Mental Health Assistant.

Skills and Experience

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to engage well

Effective problem solving and decision-making skills

Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a multidisciplinary team

Ability to work well under pressure

Initiative and a proactive approach to work

Ideally experience as a Hospital Aide or similar

Mental Health experience is highly desirable

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 Thursday 11th November.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Natalie Gaunt -

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

Job details

Job Reference : Job Reference : PC

Location :

South Island - Canterbury - Christchurch

Job type : Expertise :

Non-clinical - Health & Clinical Support Workers - Health & Clinical Support Workers

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