Mental Health Support Worker for Tawhirimatea Service

Location: Ratonga Rua O Porirua Campus, Porirua

Contract: Permanent Part Time (0.93 FTE) 74.4 hrs per fortnight, 4 days on/ 2 days off

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence. 

About the Role 

The Mental Health Support Worker (MHSW) is part of the unregulated health workforce and therefore must always work under direction and/or delegation of a Registered Nurse (RN).  The MHSW role is task-specific and has defined boundaries.

The MHSW is part of a collaborative health care team; they assist the RN to meet the tangata whai ora needs when it is appropriate for the RN to delegate aspects of care to a trained unregulated health MHSW role.  The MHSW contributes to the successful operation of the nursing team and as such is a valued team member in meeting tangata whai ora goals of care within the rehabilitation pathway.

The RN may delegate aspects of the care activities to MHSWs when the work does not require professional nursing knowledge, judgement and skill. The MHSW must seek guidance and supervision when needed.  The MHSW may also be allocated service activities or duties that contribute to the service function and delivery.

MHSW working hours are normally rostered and rotating but this will depend on the area of practice.

Specific training will be provided to ensure the MHSW has appropriate skills according to the employer and service expectations.

The MHSW gives and receives feedback on their performance in an annual performance appraisal with the manager.

About the Team/Service Location 

Tāwhirimātea is 29 bed safe care facility rehabilitation unit within Central Regional Forensic and Rehabilitation Services based on Te Korowai Whāriki Campus in Porirua.  This is a regional innovative supportive service working with tangata whai ora in supporting their journey with a multi-disciplinary team approach.  We advocate for best practice, sharing of ideas, and the continuum of change management processes to align with our vision.

About you 

We would like to hear from you if:

-You can make a difference.

-You have energy and the ability to think on your feet.

-Are a team player.

-Have excellent communication skills.

-Can work under direction and delegation of the registered nurse.

-Understand recovery and strengths based models and empowering Tangata Whai-ora through on-going supportive education.

You must also hold:

-A relevant L4 MHSW certificate

-Meet police vetting requirements

-A full NZ Driver License

-Experience working in Mental Health settings 

Working at Health New Zealand 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. 

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. 

How to Apply 

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 27th July. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Marianne.Lovgren@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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