Mō te tūnga About the role
There is an exciting opportunity currently within the Adult Community Psychiatric Service, for Nurse or Allied Health Workers to join North, West and East Community Teams' Crisis Resolution functions.
Crisis Resolution provides a 24 hour service assessing the needs and providing treatment and support to clients experiencing psychiatric crisis.
There are four teams : North, East, South and West, all working closely with their respective case management teams, who provide services to consumers who are under care.
Here is a fast-paced and varied role on the frontline of specialist mental health services.
Pehea About You
As a professional and highly motivated Nurse or Allied Health Worker who displays a positive attitude and enthusiasm for this area of work, you will enjoy being part of a committed and diverse multidisciplinary team, you will work in collaboration with a group of professionals that recognises the importance of providing quality care and services to their clients, friends and whānau.
Working within a multi-disciplinary team, and in collaboration with our clients and their whānau, primary care, community supports and our inpatient teams, your ability to think on your feet, triage and prioritize your patients appropriately in a timely manner is essential.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako Skills and experience
In order to be successful in this role, the following is required :
Mō mātou About Us
Specialist Mental Health Services are an interdisciplinary team that forms part of the Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB).
we develop therapeutic, supportive and empowering relationships with our consumers, enabling them to achieve their personal goals and aspirations.
Tono ināianei Apply Now
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.
Applications are only accepted online so please visit our website at complete an application.
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Applicants will be progressed as they apply, so if this sounds like you, please apply now!
Health Disclaimer :
The role that you are applying for is one that may only be performed by a person who has been vaccinated against COVID-19.
It is therefore a condition of this application that you are vaccinated against COVID-19. This vaccination requirement includes gaining Booster Doses required to perform your role under the Health Order.
As a person working in the health and disability sector you will come into contact with a large number of people, some of whom may be vulnerable.
Without a vaccine, there is the risk that you may contract COVID-19. The requirement to be vaccinated is to keep you safe and to endeavour to protect others against the potential transmission of COVID-19 as a result of you contracting it in the course of your employment.
