Associate Clinical Nurse Manager - Mental Health Services for Older People
Job Description
Associate Clinical Nurse Manager - Mental Health Services for Older People Associate Clinical Nurse Manager, Mental Health Services for Older People In-Patient Unit, Tauranga Hospital, Permanent full-time (1.0FTE / 40 hours a week) Opportunity for a senior nurse who wishes to pursue nursing leadership in mental health for older people Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand, enjoy the vibrant coastal vibe in Tauranga 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 As the Associate Clinical Nurse Manager, you will be supporting the Clinical Nurse Manager with clinical coordination and leadership to ensure a safe, effective practice that supports the management of patient flow through the Mental Health services of Older People Inpatient Unit. About the Team/Service/Location We are a 10-bed In-patient unit at Tauranga Hospital. We are a busy unit providing acute assessment and treatment for clients presenting with acute mental health conditions alongside medical co-morbidities, dementia with behavioural and psychological conditions and palliative dementia care. The nursing team consists of Registered and Enrolled Nurses, and Health Care Assistants. We work closely as a multidisciplinary team with our Psychiatric medical and allied health team professionals. About You As an Associate Clinical Nurse Manager, you will bring to the role: Clinical experience in mental health, preferable along with gerontological nursing Previous experience in ward and staff management Ability to apply critical thinking in changing health situations with clear communication skills A calm, empathetic, flexible and creative approach to person-centered care Working for 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. Job details Job Reference: Job Reference: TAU03041 Location: North Island - Bay of Plenty - Tauranga Job type: Job type: Permanent Full time Expertise: Clinical - Mental Health - Registered Mental Health Nurse #J-18808-Ljbffr