Nurse Practitioner - Caf North Community And Outreach Team

Christchurch

• Part-time, fixed term

0.8 FTE position until 31st July

• (covering Maternity leave)
• NZ Registered Nurse with

current APC

• Experience in a mental

health setting is highly desirable

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

Child, Adolescent & Family Mental Health Service (North

Community & Outreach Team) is a specialist mental health service that

provides assessment and treatment of young people up to 18 years of age who

present with serious mental health problems, and their families / whanau.

We are seeking a registered Nurse ideally with Mental Health

Experience who has a clear passion for young people and their families.

This

position will cover our Christchurch Clinic based at Sylvan Street, Middleton.

This is challenging and demanding work within a supportive team.

The clinicians on the Team have a range of skills and areas

of clinical expertise who are committed and work hard for young people living

in Christchurch and across Canterbury.

CAF North covers Rangiora through to

Kaikoura.

About You

You will be responsible for :

• Utilising evidence-based

practice to support effective decision making in the holistic : assessment,

planning, treatment, and evaluation of clinical care

• Utilising knowledge of

pathophysiology and pharmacology, as well as advanced assessment skills,

to determine comprehensive diagnoses and plans of care in partnership with

patients, whanau, and the wider care team.

• Developing and regularly

reviewing a job plan and caseload with the Clinical Manager

• Working collaboratively

with young people, family / whanau, community and statutory organisations.

• Ensuring all required

documentation is up to date and accurate.Skills and Experience

• A Registered Nurse who

ideally has experience in mental health and young people

• A proven ability to work

effectively within a multi-disciplinary team

• Flexible, adaptable, and

promotes a positive attitude within a changing environment

• Registered with the

Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current Annual Practising

Certificate (APC)

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 Friday 28th

November.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact

Natalie Gaunt at

We will review applications as received and may proceed

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected

employees will be given preference and priority for this position.