Mental Health Care Assistant - He Puna Waiora IPU

Mental Health Care Assistant - He Puna Waiora

• Permanent, full-time opportunity
• Fully rostered shifts
• Based in the North Shore Hospital

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.

Are you a Health Care Assistant wanting to work in one of New Zealand’s newest and most advanced Adult Acute Inpatient Units? A place where you’ll go home at the end of your shift knowing you played a very important part in the recovery of service users and feel the satisfaction of doing something that really counts?

About Us

He Puna Waiora meaning "a pool of wellness" is a 46 bed Adult Acute Inpatient Unit. The unit was been designed to provide a high level of flexibility in the use of acute beds. There is a number of sensory & comfort rooms with multiple lounges, relaxation and programme spaces for service users.

About you

We are looking for enthusiastic and caring Mental Health Care Assistants to work with service users experiencing acute mental health problems. You will be confident relating to, and dealing with people who can at times demonstrate difficult or challenging behaviours. Therefore, having good verbal communication skills, being calm under pressure and demonstrating resilience is essential. It is also important that you have enthusiasm for working within mental health, are self-motivated, energetic and have a positive attitude.

Preferred

• National Certificate in Mental Health or equivalent
• Previous experience in mental health care or care giving
• Ability to identify own stress/coping mechanisms

For a copy of the position description, please click here. 

What we offer

• Working for a regional service in the country’s largest healthcare provider provides more opportunities for professional development
• 10 days sick leave and 4 weeks annual leave
• Competitive salary and paid professional registration as per our collective agreement
• Regular supervision, support and training
• For more employee benefits, click here

Our Values

At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waitematā we are driven by our values “everyone matters,” “with compassion,” “connected” and “better, best, brilliant.” We are committed to living up to these values to give you the right balance of autonomy, support, development, encouragement and aroha.

How to apply

If you meet the above criteria and would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please apply online through our careers website at www.wdhbcareers.co.nz quoting reference number WDHB18195

For more information about the role, please e-mail Rebecca Flatters, Charge Nurse Manager at rebecca.flatters@waiteamatadhb.govt.nz. For information on our recruitment process, please e-mail Abigail Sana Matic, Recruitment Consultant, via email

Position No: WDHB18195

Closing Date: 4 April 2025