Mental Health Assistant Mental Health Inpatient Unit Nelson

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Mental Health Assistant Mental Health Inpatient Unit Nelson Mental Health Assistant 0.75FTE Permanent Position Sunny Nelson location 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 theRole WāhiOranga is a large unit that provides intensive acute and rehabilitative caresfor people admitted to the unit. We are recruiting for a permanent 0.75 FTEMental Health Assistant (MHA) position. Shifts will be rostered and rotating predominantlyPM and Nights, with some AM shifts across 7 days. About theTeam/Service/ Location Ourteam is passionate about mental health and the recovery process, delivering a high standard of care and having a realimpact on the lives of some of our most vulnerable people. As a Mental Health Assistant your role is to work with the team to provide basicnursing care under the supervision and direction of Registered Nurses. This will include working with challenging behaviours. We strive to create a positive and balanced work environment and safe workloads. Youwill be joining a great team that values teamwork and is committed to supporting the best possible health outcomes for our patients. Nelson is one of New Zealand’s top lifestyle destinations and offers an amazing variety of leisure pursuits, beaches, rivers and national parks with great opportunities for outdoor activities such as kayaking, mountain biking, tramping, skiing, golf, sailing, as well as abundant sunshine and outstanding scenery. For more information onthe Nelson/Tasman region visit http://www.nelsonnz.com/ About you We are looking for people with excellent communication skills, who ideally have experience working in the mental health field. It is equally important that you are able to work in a flexible and methodical manner, demonstrate honesty and reliability and use appropriate initiative. Qualifications Required qualifications include: Year11 NCEA level 1 English (or equivalent) Year11 NCEA level 1 Maths (or equivalent) Preferred NZQA Level 3 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing - Health Assistance Strand (or equivalent) Working atHealth New Zealand Health NewZealand | 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. We willreview applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert. #J-18808-Ljbffr