Mental Health Assistant

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

Otago
$60,100-70,358 per year
Permanent
Full-time

22 days ago

Southland Hospital

Salary band - $60,100 - $70,358 p.a prorata, Kiwisaver and car park
Permanent, part-time opportunity
Flexible FTE position available
Work with a great team

Mō te tūranga - About the roleThe Inpatient Mental Health Unit is a purpose-built modern facility where care is provided by a multidisciplinary team with a broad background of experience. We work in close partnership with community teams, allied healthcare professionals, and local education providers to facilitate a working environment that is supportive, challenging and reflects evidence of ongoing professional growth whilst meeting the needs of a diverse population with mental illness.Mōu ake - About youOur Mental Health Assistants are key members who assist and support our nursing and allied health staff to ensure an effective and efficient service in the Inpatient Mental Health Unit. You'll need a positive attitude and very good communication skills, be able to take direction, and work well as part of a team.You will be confident in providing support and assisting patients; be motivated, display initiative, be patient focussed at all times and be able to adapt to a changing, and at times challenging, environment.Computer literacy is essential and experience working with people in the health sector is an advantage, it would also be desirable to have an understanding/knowledge of Te Reo Maori.We look forward to hearing from you if feel that you meet the criteria in the attached position description.Note you will require a full driver's licence for this role. If this sounds like you apply today!Painga - Benefits

Continuous support for career development
Subsidised gym membership and discounted health insurance
Free on-site parking
Uniform
Short work commutes - only 10-15 minutes' drive to work from anywhere in the city
Access to discounted staff holiday accommodation in Te Anau and Central Otago
Access to a range of retail and entertainment discounts
Discounted rates available with local Childcare provider
Affordable housing and beautiful scenery

Mō mātou - About usHealth New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.Utu whānui - Salary rangeThis role belongs to the Te Whatu Ora/NZNO Collective Agreement and falls between Step 1 ($60,100 p.a. pro-rata) and Step 5 ($70,358) p.a. pro-rata of the Mental Health Assistants Salary Scale.Rā mōnehu - Closing date: Wednesday, 22 May 2024.Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don't delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.Tono ināianei - Apply nowPre-employment checksIn the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to the following:

Occupational health assessment
Police vetting/Ministry of Justice safety checks
Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)

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