Registered Nurse, Older Persons Mental Health Casual Position, working on an as required basis covering periods of increased demand and leave, based at Alexandra Hospital Richmond Nelson. Help deliver best possible health outcomes for our elderly patients Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders. About the Role The Older Persons Mental Health Inpatient Unit at Alexandra Hospital, provides psychiatric and geriatric care for the older members of our community.

We aspire to provide high quality inpatient care to patients with acute mental health needs and/or complex age-related health conditions. We work in partnership with our patients, their families, the clinical team and community carers and supports to achieve the best possible health outcomes. Casual staff need to be available for all shifts (morning, afternoons and nights) and for weekends and school holidays.

Casual positions offer flexible working hours and opportunities to apply for internal positions when they become available. About the Team/Service/ Location Older Persons Mental Health is growing and developing service providing physical and mental health professional development opportunities for the right applicant. You will be joining a great team that values teamwork and is committed to supporting the best possible health outcomes for our elderly patients.

You will work alongside our multidisciplinary team consisting of specialist nurses, health care assistants, occupational therapist, physio, social worker, psychiatrist and psychologist. About you You will have current NCNZ registration and practising certificate, with no conditions that exclude Mental Health Scope of Practice, and a minimum of one years post-registration nursing experience is desirable. You will have knowledge of: Physical and mental disorders commonly experienced in older persons Contemporary treatment approaches including person-centred and trauma informed care, sensory modulation, and non-pharmacological interventions Therapeutic use of psychiatric medications Holistic mental health and risk assessment and care planning Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act, 1992 PPPR Act - Welfare Guardianship Te Tiriti o Waitangi Your skills will include: Well-developed interpersonal skills Excellent communication skills including de-escalation Ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary team Ability to work effectively with patients who have challenging behaviours Working at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.

We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community . We welcome applications from our diverse Mori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply To apply please click apply now .

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