Consultation Liaison Mental Health and Addictions Clinician

• Gisborne Hospital
• Full-time
• Permanent

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

This role supports whanau and hospital teams by offering compassionate mental health and addictions assessment, treatment and guidance, helping ensure people get the right support when they come into Hospital. The role will support Hospital Consult Liaison in the Emergency Department and Eating disorder Liaison services.

Position Description: Consultation Liaison Clinician or Registered Nurse

About the Team/Service/ Location

You will be part of Te Ara Maioha at Te Whatu Ora Tairawhiti in Gisborne, working closely with supportive colleagues across the hospital to strengthen connected, culturally safe care for our Community.

For more information on living and working in Gisborne click here 

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About you

• Senior, experienced Mental Health and Addictions Clinician
• Professional Registration in New Zealand
• Excellent inter-personal skills
• Able to work collaboratively and with initiative
• Strong organisational and computer skills

Working at Health New Zealand

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. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Matt.Pennell@tdh.org.nz or Cilla.Allen@tdh.org.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.