Clinical Nurse Manager (Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service) | Westcoast

• West Coast - Greymouth
• Full time permanent position

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

We are looking for an experienced practitioner to lead our CAMHS team to provide a variety of complex and clinically driven tasks including:

Our Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) team is currently looking for skilled and passionate mental health professional to become a great leader for our service. This role is vital to the mental health of our children and young people across the West Coast, and you will be supporting them through their journey along with their whanau.  This role will include working within the community and within our integrated model of care.  There will be opportunities and support for professional development and ongoing role development.

About You

• Expert leadership and management knowledge with excellent clinical skills
• Passion for Child & Adolescence Mental Health, exceptional interpersonal & communication skills.
• Understanding and application of the principles of the treaty of Waitangi, with a culturally safe and appropriate approach to practice
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• A strong understanding of Māori health inequity and Māori population need
• Understanding of contemporary approaches to mental health and wellbeing
• Clean & full drivers licence as you will be traveling in DHB cars

Responsibilities include:

• Ensures that all registered staff practice is safe, legal, effective and responsive to the needs of the patients.
• Develops an environment, which places a responsibility and authority for decision making at the level closest to the situation.
• Understands and practises the principles of quality management and continuous improvement. 
• Demonstrates effective management of complaints, incidents and hazards as per policies and procedures.
• Provides client-centred care, utilising evidence-based treatment strategies including, where appropriate, talking therapies
• Coordinate care at the right time with input from external providers
• Undertakes all components of case management, including: comprehensive assessment, risk assessment and management, recovery, and treatment planning

About you

Skills and experience

To be successful in this role it is essential you have the following:

• Registered with the NZ Nursing Council with the scope to practice within Mental Health with a current Nursing Council of NZ Practising Certificate. Or Registered Health Professional with current registration and scope to work in Mental Health
• Holds post graduate management or Nursing qualification or working towards this.
• Minimum of 3 years of post-registration experience with recognised clinical experience/expertise
• A commitment to staff development and research-based practice and a commitment to relevant professional development.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including communication, negotiation and conflict resolution across all disciplines and occupational groups.
• Understanding of financial management in an operational area.

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. 

Health NZ West Coast is situated on the West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island. It is unmatched for the scale, diversity, and accessibility of its natural attractions, including rugged coastline, sandy beaches, rainforests, and some of the highest mountain peaks in the country. The region boasts robust tourism and primary production industries, which provide the backbone of the local economy. The town of Hokitika is Southern to Te Tai o Poutini West Coast and is located alongside the historically rich and picturesque Hokitika river.

Health NZ West Coast are proud of how we do things. We have a way of working that we consider unique. It's about trying new things, listening to ideas from wherever they come from and working together as one. We are passionate about attracting, recruiting, and retaining talented people – to become part of our team. 

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 Kerri McCarthy at Kerri.McCarthy@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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