Nurse Specialist - Awhi M&#257tua

Part time, 12 month fixed term role available (0.6fte)Excellent personal and professional development opportunityAmple opportunities to learn and to benefit from the wide range of expertise shared by the team.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 RoleThis is a mental health role providing specialist liaison into Mana Awhi (Older Peoples Health) Wards at Auckland City Hospital. As a Nurse Specialist you will provide assessment, consultation, care, and coordination of care to the Mana Awhi (Older Peoples Health) wards within Auckland City Hospital.The work is complex but rewarding and you will need to be able to think on your feet and be skilled, adaptable and responsive. Your passion for old age mental health nursing and ability to practice autonomously will be evident and you will work closely with part time psychogeriatricians in providing specialist advice and support to the ward clinical staff.The role is fixed term for 12 months, with the potential to become a permanent position.Remuneration will be at Grade 3 of the senior nursing scale, of the Mental Health & Public Health Nursing (PSA).For further details, please refer to the position description here.About the Team/Service/ LocationThe role sits under the Awhi Mātua (Mental health for Older People) team who work with adults over 65 who are experiencing acute mental health challenges or behavioural difficulties associated with dementia. The team works with people from acute crisis presentation through to continuing care. This nurse specialist role is unique position in that it primarily works with Mana Awhi (Older Peoples Health) at Auckland City Hospital.About youAs a Nurse Specialist, you will meet the below minimum requirements: You will need to be an experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse with NZ registration and a current APC. Ideally you will have completed a Post Graduate Certificate in a relevant area of specialty practice.Working at Health New ZealandHealth 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 ApplyTo apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Jade Smith, Recruitment Consultant: Jade.Smith@TeWhatuOra.Govt.NZWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.