Mō te tūnga - About the role

• Permanent full time and part time positions available
• Rotating roster (4 days on 2 days off) - Morning, Afternoon and Night shifts, Monday to Sunday
  

We have an excellent opportunity for you to work in a new service within Specialist Mental Health Services (SMHS) at Hillmorton Hospital.
Wāhi Tautoko is a 10-bedded service located in Building 8b. We aim to support consumers that require extended assessment or treatment following an admission to the acute inpatient service (Te Awakura) prior to discharge.
This may include:

• tāngata whaiora who are presenting to services for the first time that may require extended assessment and support around management of their symptoms.
• tāngata whaiora that have an identified discharge pathway on admission - i.e. home or supported accommodation - but may require some additional assessment and upskilling to safely and successfully transition into the community.
• tāngata whaiora who may have limited social supports and require support to increase their engagement in their local communities.
  

The goals of the service include:

• Provision of a safe and supportive environment to provide extended assessment, treatment and rehabilitation following an admission to the adult acute service.
• Teaching skills to help support illness management and to support consumers to live the life they want to live.
• Support development of structure and meaningful routines.
• Support safe discharge into a community setting.
  

Salary starting from $60,100 to $70,358 per annum. Based on the NZNO Nursing and Midwifery collective agreement
Ko wai koe - About You
The role of the Healthcare Assistant offers an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and motivated individual.

You will find yourself working alongside tāngata whaiora and their whanau, enabling them to achieve their personal goals and aspirations. You will be an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team at Whai Tautoko, with strong links to the wider SMHS and the community. As part of a progressive organisation that values honesty, respect and integrity for every individual, this multi-varied role presents you with the opportunity to work in a dynamic and rewarding health environment.
The successful candidate must be available to work all shifts (Morning, Afternoon and Nights) across Monday to Sunday.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako - Skills and Experience

• Previous Mental Health experience is preferred but not a barrier for the right person to work in Whai Tautoko.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Confident and resilient.
• Strong focus on relationship-building.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a cohesive multi-disciplinary team.
• Knowledge of and a commitment to Te Tiriti O Waitangi.
  

Ngā hua - Benefits

• Ongoing training and development
• Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora employee benefits
  

When you work at the Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, you are part of a wider whānau that will support you along your journey. We offer great coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from select retailers, restaurants and business.

Mō mātou - - About us
- Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do -
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, leads the day-to-day running of our health system across New Zealand, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. It weaves the functions of the 20 former District Health Boards into its regional divisions and district offices, ensuring continuity of services in the health system.
Here in Canterbury | Waitaha, we deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations.

Tono ināianei - Apply Now
Only applications submitted via our career site will be accepted, therefore please apply directly on our career site here.

Please note applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this job vacancy could close prior to the closing date.

Please apply only if you have the legal right to work and live in New Zealand if you do not hold the legal right to live and work in New Zealand your application will be declined.

Position Ref: PC3169300
For more information about this role please email - nila.gopal@tewhatuora.govt.nz