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Registered Nurse Job at Hutt Valley District Health Board, Wellington, Hutt Valley



Location:
   Wellington
   Hutt Valley
Classification:
   Healthcare & Medical
   Nursing – Aged Care
 

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Registered Nurse
Older Persons Mental Health
Vacancy Ref: 525

An opportunity has arisen for two Registered Nurses to join the Older Persons Mental health community team. You will need to be passionate and motivated to work with the older adult. In return, we can offer you the chance to work within a dedicated, supportive team who believe in providing client centred care through a strong multidisciplinary approach.

In order to be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

  • Experience in working with the older adult who has mental health and/or cognitive needs
  • An ability to provide early intervention and case management for clients with complex needs
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to develop and maintain therapeutic relationships
  • The ability to work in a variety of community settings
  • Experience in being part of a multidisciplinary team
This is your opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills in this rewarding area and be part of a team that prides itself on maximising the health of the older adult living with mental health/cognitive needs in the community.

We have two positions available – 12 month, fixed term position to cover maternity leave and a permanent role. FTE flexible from 0.8 1.0.

Applications close: 07 August 2011.

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All candidates applying for any of our current vacancies must complete an application form. Application forms are available on our website under the vacancy listed above.

For further enquiries email: recruitment@huttvalleydhb.org.nz. Please quote the vacancy reference number and job title in the subject. Applications for vacancies will not be accepted through this email address.