Nurse Practitioner For Wellington Central Community Mental Health Team

Location : This

position is expected to work from the Wellington Home Base in Adelaide Road and

in the Wellington Community.

Contract : Permanent,

Full Time (1 FTE)

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the

principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New

Zealanders.

Through integration and collaboration, we - re building a health

system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care,

and excellence.

About the Role

The Wellington Central Community Mental Health Team has an

exciting opportunity for

an innovative new Matanga Tapuhi Nurse Practitioner (NP)

position or a NP Candidacy to registration for this area of practice.

About the Team / Service Location

Wellington Central Community Mental Health Team is a

multidisciplinary team supporting tangata whaiora in the Wellington

Community.

We strive to provide

assessment and treatment that fits the range of needs we encounter and develop

partnerships with the wider social sector.

Our base is located in Mount Cook / Newtown, very close to

central Wellington.

We share office space with the Wellington South CMHT, and

Community Alcohol and Drug Services (CADS) is located on the floor below.

This

makes for a thriving, exciting work environment with staff across teams

mutually supporting one another.

We have a good working relationship with other

services in the local community, and we routinely work closely with NGOs and

primary care.

About you

• Clinical

Masters including or additional NP required practicum (60 credits).

Current

Matanga Tapuhi NP Annual Practising Certificate with recent relevant clinical

experience.

You will be passionate about working in a way that

is person-directed, trauma-informed, compassionate, and offers help and hope.

You will work in a way that is holistic, integrated

and collaborative, recognising people - s physical health and social needs and in

partnership with primary care and non-government (NGO) providers.

You understand the importance of cultural

competence and equity, providing practice that is consistent with the spirit

and intent of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

You are mindful of the needs of our diverse

population, for instance, Pacific

peoples, refugee and migrant communities, disabled people / tangata whaikaha,

rainbow communities, and those living in rural areas / isolated from health

services.

Or if applying for Nurse Practitioner Candidacy

opportunity.

We

are looking for a recognised advanced practice nurse that has a passion for

ongoing learning and the ability to adapt to work effectively with different

learning experiences.

You will need :

Experience

in mental health and nursing

(minimum 3 years)

Registered

Nurse (RN) and a current practising certificate with no restrictions from

the NCNZ

Expert

level on the PDRP or Senior Expert pathway with at least three- four years

relevant expertise and working at an advanced RN practice level

Clinical Masters or the postgraduate courses to meet the requirements to

undertake the NP postgraduate practicum aligning to the national Nurse

Practitioner Training Programme (NPTP).

We

offer a well-developed Nurse Practitioner Candidacy Programme.

Professional and clinical support for NP Candidates that includes peer support,

professional supervision, clinical supervision and practice development

opportunities.

Note : If appointed

to the role and a current employee at Capital Coast and Hutt Valley Health NZ -

the Candidacy period will be a secondment.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is - the weaving of wellness - .

We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa / New

Zealand.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do.

Health New

Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal

employment opportunity obligations.

We embrace diversity and welcome

application from all people, including all gender identities, ages,

ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability.

A workforce that is diverse

and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our

community.

We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on

Maori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

How to Apply

To apply please click - apply now.

All applications must be

submitted through our online careers - portal by 29th September.

If

you have any questions about the role, please contact

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the

recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.