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Mental Health Assistants Intellectual Disability Services (Medium Secure Unit) & Ward 10a (Special Needs Unit) Wakari Hospital,

About the

The Intellectual Disability Service (IDS) is part of the Specialist Mental Health Services based at Wakari Hospital, high above Dunedin with stunning views of the city and ocean.

The IDS comprises of three parts, Ward 10a a 12 bed inpatient service, Helensburgh Cottage a 4 bed inpatient rehabilitation unit and the Community Liaison

Ward 10a is a medium secure 12 bed inpatient service for Intellectually Disabled clients, aged 17 to 65 years, whom require assessment and treatment under the Mental Health Act or are subject to the criminal justice system via the Intellectual Disability Compulsory Care and Rehabilitation Act

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Do you have an interest in making a real difference in the lives of others within the mental health

Our Mental Health Assistants are key team members who assist our nursing and allied health staff to ensure an effective and efficient service.

As an Assistant working in Mental Health you'll need to have a positive attitude and good communication skills, be able to take direction and work well as part of the team.

Computer literacy is essential and experience working with people in the health sector is an

Our ideal applicant will be confident in providing support and assisting patients; display initiative; be patient focussed at all times, and be able to adapt to a changing environment.

We look forward to hearing from you if you feel that you meet the criteria in the attached position description and working on an as and when required basis suits your

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About Southern

Southern DHB has the largest regional coverage of all the New Zealand health boards, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities across a huge geographical area.

We take pride in all the services we provide and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like minded people to help us continue providing for our

Closing Date : Friday 08 July

Due to the fast paced nature of the DHB, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don't delay, make sure you apply as soon as

Do you currently work for Southern

For further information please contact Caroline, Recruitment Advisor Mental Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disability Directorate, Phone (03) 214 5769 or email

Pre-Employment

In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject

Occupational Health Police Vetting / Ministry of Justice safety Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities Following the update to COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021, to be employed with Southern DHB you will be required to be fully vaccinated and have received a booster vaccine against COVID-19.

You will need to provide proof of this to Occupational Health

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our