RN Community OPMH Alexandra hospital Permanent

Case Manager - Registered Nurse, Community Older Persons Mental Health Join us in delivering the best possible health outcomes for our elderly patients. We are offering a permanent position working 48 hours per fortnight (0.6 FTE) at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, an organization committed to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and dedicated to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders. About the Company Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the primary health provider for the top of the South Island. With nearly 3,000 employees, we are the largest employer in Nelson and Marlborough. Our facilities include Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, as well as the Richmond and Marlborough Health Hubs, ensuring we serve all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are committed to making a difference. We value integrity, innovation, respect, and teamwork in all our endeavors. About the Role As part of the Older Persons - Mental Health Community Team, you will provide psychiatric and geriatric care to older members of our community. Our goal is to deliver high-quality care to patients with mental health needs and/or complex age-related health conditions. We work closely with patients, their families, and community supports to achieve the best health outcomes. Based in Richmond, our team offers short-term case management for individuals of any age with dementia who exhibit significant behavioral symptoms, as well as those aged 75 or older with mental disorders. We emphasize fostering autonomy, independence, and quality of life while recognizing the vital role of whanau in our clients' well-being. As a case manager, you will oversee medication responses and tolerances, provide non-pharmacological support, and connect patients with broader community resources. Our community team serves as the gateway to inpatient services, allowing us to explore various community-based interventions before considering inpatient admission. We collaborate closely with the inpatient team to ensure holistic care and support during discharge. Our multidisciplinary team includes case managers, a Clinical Nurse Specialist, an ARC liaison nurse, an Occupational Therapist, a Social Worker, a Psychologist, an Old Age Psychiatrist, and a Physiotherapist. Our services operate Monday to Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. About You To be successful in this role, you will hold a current NCNZ registration and practicing certificate with no conditions that exclude the Mental Health Scope of Practice. A minimum of two years of post-registration nursing experience is desirable. You should possess knowledge of the following: - Physical and mental disorders commonly experienced by older persons - Contemporary treatment approaches, including person-centered care, sensory modulation, and therapeutic use of psychiatric medications - Community-based case management - Mental health assessment and care planning - Trauma-informed care - Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act, 1992 - PPPR Act - Welfare Guardianship Your skills should include: - Well-developed interpersonal skills - A demonstrated ability to work in partnership with vulnerable populations - Effective collaboration within a multidisciplinary team and the ability to work autonomously - Competence in working with patients who have complex and diverse needs Working at Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are dedicated to providing excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a diverse and inclusive workforce to better understand and serve our community. We encourage 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 by June 7, 2025. If you have any general questions, please contact the nursing recruiter at Lee.Packer@tewhatuora.govt.nz. For role-specific inquiries, reach out to Sarah Allen, Interim Charge Nurse Manager, at Sarah.Allen@nmdhb.govt.nz. We will review applications as they come in and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement.