Clinical Nurse Shift Leader - Acute Inpatient Unit
Clinical Nurse Shift Leader
Whare Whakaue, Acute Inpatient Mental Health
Te Whatu Ora Lakes (Rotorua)
Part-time up to 0.7 FTE
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced and passionate Clinical Nurse Shift Leader with leadership and acute inpatient mental health experience to become part of Whare Whakaue Mental Health Acute Inpatient Unit based at Rotorua Hospital.
We are growing our team with an exciting opportunity for an experienced mental health clinician to provide shift coordination and 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. Read more about the model of care here: https://www.lakesdhb.govt.nz/our-services/mental-health/te-ara-tauwhirotanga/
About the role
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 & overseas trained staff to deliver a high standard of care through coaching and mentoring.
- be expected to hold a portfolio in the Unit such as “Implementation of Feedback Informed Treatment” and will work closely with our Clinical Nurse Specialist ensuring that best practice and care is maintained.
About you
As a Clinical Nurse Shift Leader you will:
- 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
- have competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
About us
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, fee flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.
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Salary range
$116,040 to $120,072 pro-rated to hours worked
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Working for Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
- We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
- We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before before end of posting date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ann Maree Voss at annmaree.voss@lakesdhb.govt.nz or 07 3497997.
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. Please beware of recruitment scams. Health New Zealand recruitment processes do not ask candidates for money at any stage.