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REGISTERED HEALTH CLINICIAN /DULY AUTHORISED OFFICER /EDUCATOR

Permanent Full time (1.0FTE)

MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICE

COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT & TREATMENT TEAM (CATT-ED)

We invite applications from Experienced Registered Health Clinicians/ealth Duly Authorised Officers/Educators – CATT ED to join us in an exciting role that is based in the Whangarei Emergency Department.

Achieving the best health outcomes for Northland communities starts with expecting the best from ourselves. We ensure every member of our team has the opportunity to develop, grow and stay inspired. Here, you can make an impact on your community and on your own professional development – all whilst enjoying a flexible and healthy work-life balance.

Health New Zealand Northland is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and holds stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Māori as Tāngata Whenua as the highest priority.

About you

Our ideal applicants will have experience of working with tāngata whaiora and their whānau living with the effects of mental illness in our community and a proven ability to communicate well with tāngata whaiora, their whānau and colleagues, enhance equity of health outcomes and engage with Māori to enhance their ability to lead their health journey within Specialist Mental Health Services.

About the Role

The education portion of the role (0.25 FTE) will be to provide Mental Health education to maximise health care delivery within the Emergency Department setting

The Registered Health Clinician /Duty Authorised officer portion of the role (0.75 FTE) is to initiate a transformation change process that will establish and implement Mental Health and Addictions relation treatment and interventions based in the Whangarei Emergency Department

A commitment to improving health outcomes, cultural safety and quality of care for Māori is desired.

The successful applicant will work alongside other kaimahi within a supportive team environment of health professionals that is committed to the delivery of excellent clinical and cultural service that reflects the needs of our tāngata whaiora and their whānau.

We are a service committed to on-going professional and cultural development within the parameters of the expected scope of practise for this position.

A career with Health New Zealand will see you action meaningful change in the region we love, and in your professional development – all whilst enjoying everything the stunning North has to offer. You really can enjoy the best of both.

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: AH24-041
Closing date: 3 October 2024