Mental Health Assistant - Te Whare Manaaki, Forensic Mental Health | Hillmorton Hospital

Shifts –24 / 7 Rotating roster of 4 days on, 2 days off.

Morning 7am – 3 : 00pm, Afternoon

3 : 00pm – 11 : 00pm, Night 10 : 50pm – 7 : 20am.Status –

Permanent role - 0.94 FTE Location –

Hillmorton Hospital, Annex Road South, Middleton, Christchurch.Salary –

Based on Mental Health Assistants Step 1-5Application -

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 RoleTe Whare Manaaki is a Medium Secure Forensic Unit, which

provides specialist care for people who, as a result of a mental illness, have

seriously offended or are assessed as high risk for serious offending.

Priding

itself on a sustained commitment to quality improvement, the Forensic Mental

Health Service is a fulfilling and dynamic environment to work in.

Mental Health Assistants are instrumental in providing care

to patients and supporting the clinical team.

As a Mental Health Assistant, you

will assist nursing staff with patient cares whilst maintaining a safe and

clean work environment on the ward.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills along with

a caring and compassionate nature will see you excel in this area.

We

pride ourselves on working as a team in collaboration and partnership with

consumers and family / whanau.Skills and ExperienceExcellent

communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to engage wellEffective

problem solving and decision-making skillsAbility

to work efficiently and effectively in a multidisciplinary teamAbility

to work well under pressureInitiative

and a proactive approach to workIdeally

experience as a Hospital Aide or similarMental

Health experience is highly desirableWorking at Health New ZealandHealth 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 ApplyWe will review applications as received and may proceed

with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.