AR-218 Registered Nurse RN Acute Care Team Worker, Mental Health and Addictions Services – New Zealand
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AR-218 Registered Nurse RN Acute Care Team Worker, Mental Health and Addictions Services – New Zealand
Primary Purpose
The registered nurse is employed to:
Provide safe, effective client care using professional knowledge and skills in accordance with Te Whatu Ora Bay of Plenty:
• Policies and protocols
• Registered Nurse Scope of Practice
• Nursing Practice Standards
• Professional development and Recognition Programme (PDRP)
Practice in accordance with the partnership inherent in the Treaty of Waitangi
Primary Focus of this Role
To provide accessible and responsive specialist secondary Mental Health and Addiction Services for the BOP community that is culturally appropriate and inclusive. This role requires application of core care delivery functions, as well as providing opportunity for application of specialised knowledge and skills in the context of a multi professional team.
Competencies – What am I capable of?
Knowledge – What do I know?
• Level of fitness appropriate to the physical demands of the role
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to quality
• Flexible, adaptable and embrace change
• Show a professional demeanour and high level of personal integrity
• Well-developed problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Knowledge and understanding of research findings to support evidence based practice
• Can utilise well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate a commitment to Treaty of Waitangi
• Committed to providing a culturally safe environment for clients and whānau
• Have the ability to prioritise a varied workload
• Registered Nurse (Scope of Practice includes Mental Health) with current practicing certificate
• Post-graduate qualification with a mental health focus
• Demonstrate a commitment to post- graduate study and professional development
• Knowledge of mental disorder, mental Illness and comorbidity of addiction problems and intellectual disability
• Professional portfolio – Competent level
• Computer competent
• Current valid Driving Licence
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