About the role:

Te Oranga Hinengaro Kaupapa Maori Community Mental Health & Addiction Services are seeking a Registered Nurse to join their team in Te Puia Springs Hospital.

Providing comprehensive, culturally responsive mental health assessment, treatment, and ongoing support to individuals living within Ngati Porou Oranga boundaries. Deliver whanau-centered care across a range of mental health conditions while working within limited-resource environments and ensuring safe, accessible services for geographically dispersed populations.

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Skills/Knowledge / Experience

Essential

·       Conducting comprehensive mental health and risk assessments with whaiora accessing MH support

·       Develop and implement recovery-focused care plans alongside whaiora & whanau

·       Administering and monitoring psychotropic medications; and providing therapeutic interventions consistent with best practice and evidence-based guidelines

·       The nurse is responsible for crisis assessment and intervention, early deterioration, and coordination of referrals to specialist services when required.

·       The role also involves health promotion and education aimed at improving health literacy within the community, supporting recovery & resilience.

·       Strong autonomous clinical decision making whilst maintaining effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, primary & secondary care providers, community organizations, and whanau supports.

·       Accurate clinical documentation, adherence to professional & legal standards, and commitment to culturally safe practice, particularly in partnership with Maori and other diverse populations are integral to the position.

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Essential Qualifications 

·       Registered Health Professional (e.g. Social Worker, Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, Registered Nurse, Counsellor or equivalent).

·       Current Annual Practising Certificate.

Desirable

·       Ability to embrace new learnings and share current & existing pukenga (skills, expertise)

·       Postgraduate qualification in relevant field.

·       Mataora Graduate of Te Kurahuna.

·       Te Reo Māori proficiency.

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What we offer:

·       A supportive and collaborative work environment.

·       Opportunities for professional development and supervision.

·       The chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of whānau across Te Tairawhiti.

·       NIB Health Insurance

·       EAP and wellbeing support services

·       Competitive salary and benefits.

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If you are passionate about supporting whānau through their mental wellbeing journey and have a strong commitment to Mātauranga Māori, we want to hear from you!

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Me pēhea e tono – How to Apply

To apply, please submit a current Cover Letter and CV with your application, describing your motivation for joining Ngati Porou Oranga reflecting relevant skills and experience. 

Applicants must be eligible to work in Aotearoa, New Zealand.  The preferred and/or successful applicants will be willing to undergo our pre-employment screening which can include Police Vetting, Child Checks, OT Vetting, Criminal Record Checks, Medical Checks, ID checks and Pre-Employment Drug & Alcohol testing.

Must hold a current New Zealand Full Drivers Licence.

COVID-19 Vaccination requirement:  Vaccination is essential for kaimahi as per our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.  New employees will be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination status prior to commencing employment or in alternative, complete a risk assessment as a part of the recruitment process and/or any other reasonable measurements.  

To request a copy of the job description email careers@tronp.org.nz  

60 Day Trial Periods:  In-line with NZ employment legislation, employment terms include up to, but not longer than,60day trial periods, further information is available upon request. 

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and interviews maybe held as applications are received.

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