Clinical Nurse Shift Leader - Acute Inpatient Unit

Clinical Nurse Shift Leader - Acute Inpatient Unit

Clinical Nurse Shift Leader

Whare Whakaue, Acute Inpatient Mental Health

Te Whatu Ora Lakes (Rotorua)

Full time, Fixed term

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

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced and passionate registered nurse with leadership and acute inpatient mental health experience to become part of Whare Whakaue Mental Health Acute Inpatient Unit based at Rotorua Hospital. This is a fixed term role to cover parental leave.

About the Team/Service/Location

We require an experienced mental health nurse to provide shift coordination, mentorship and ultimately ensure equitable outcomes for tangata whai i te ora receiving treatment at Whare Whakaue unit. The role strongly aligns processes with the intent of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Te Ara Tauwhirotanga model of care.

Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience.

As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, free flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.

About You

As a Clinical Nurse Shift Leader, you will:

• be an experienced acute inpatient mental health nurse.
• have ability to allocate, lead and co-ordinate work loads and resources on a shift by shift basis, while taking into account what may need to be required on subsequent shifts.
• have the ability to provide coaching and leadership in managing acute situations and will be seen as a knowledge resource to others.
• grow the capacity of junior and overseas trained staff to deliver a high standard of care through coaching and mentoring.
• be expected to hold a portfolio in the Unit, and will work closely with our Clinical Nurse Specialist ensuring that best practice and care is maintained.
• You must be a New Zealand Registered Nurse eligible to work in Mental Health and have a current APC with a minimum of 4 years post graduate experience with minimum 3 of those years in an acute inpatient mental health setting.
• Competency with te ao Maori, Tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth (mandatory).
• Experience in projects/initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Matauranga Maori and Kaupapa Maori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings (mandatory).

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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before end of posting date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact vacancy@lakesdhb.govt.nz.

The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.