July 4, 2024

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

Whangarei

OTHER

Health/Clinical Psychologist, Whangarei Hospital (1.0FTE)

Specialist Diabetes Services & Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

A career with Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora - Te Tai Tokerau will see you action meaningful change in the region we love, and in your professional development – all whilst enjoying everything the stunning Northland Region has to offer. You really can enjoy the best of both.

Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora - Te Tai Tokerau is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and holds stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Māori as Tāngata Whenua as the highest priority.

About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Psychologist to work between the Diabetes Service and the Intensive Care Unit at Whangarei Hospital. This is for a full time, permanent position working 40 hours per week between the hours of 8.00am and 4.30pm, Monday to Friday. The hours will be at 20 hours per week in each service. We also welcome applications from candidates interested in just one of these posts at 0.5FTE.

In this position, you will deliver a proficient and streamlined psychological evaluation and therapy to individuals facing challenges that hinder their capacity to attain optimal functioning and well-being within the Diabetes Service and Intensive Care Unit.

This purpose of this role is to

Provide professional client-centred psychological practice to patients and their whanau/families
Liaise with the wider hospital in order to meet the patient and whanau's needs
Be an effective team member
Complete and update records and data within a timely manner

Key requirements
To thrive in this role, you must possess excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, as well as the capability to collaborate effectively within a team and fulfil duties at peripheral clinics when necessary.

Registered Psychologist with a current NZ practicing certificate
Comprehensive Psychologist assessment and treatment skills
Clinical experience in working with individuals with chronic health conditions
Proficient in evidence-based practice

We would also consider applicants who are:

Fully registered under the Health Practitioner Competence Assurance (HPCA) Act 2003 with a scope of practice that is appropriate to working as a mental health and addiction clinician e.g. nurse, psychologist, psychotherapist, occupational therapist; OR
A fully registered alcohol and drug and/or gambling practitioner member of the Drug and Alcohol Addiction Practitioners' Association Aotearoa - New Zealand (DAPAANZ); OR
A fully registered Social Worker; OR
A full member of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC)

Benefits:

Attractive Salary
Flexible working arrangements
Interesting and wide variety of work involved to keep you engaged and motivated
Plenty of professional development opportunities
Be a part of a dynamic and supportive multi-disciplinary team environment

As part of these Services, you will have the opportuntiy to work alongside the team and other health professionals which will grow and develop your skills in order to further advance your career.

If you have any questions or would like further information about this position, please contact jobs@northlanddhb.org.nz

Our people live our Values:
Tangata I te tuatahi People First - People are central to all we do
Whakaute (tuku mana) Respect - We treat others, as they would like to be treated
Manaaki Caring - We nurture those around us, and treat all with dignity and compassion
Whakawhitiwhiti korero Communication - We communicate safely, openly and with respect to promote clear understanding
Taumata teitei (hirangi) Excellence - Our attitude of excellence inspires success, competence, confidence and innovation

Vacancy No: AH23-196 & AH24-102

Close Date: 10 November 2024