Nurse Practitioner For Wellington Central Community Mental Health Team

Location: This position is expected to work from the Wellington Home Base in Adelaide Road and in the Wellington Community.

Contract:  Permanent, Full Time (1 FTE)

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 Wellington Central Community Mental Health Team has an exciting opportunity for an innovative new Mātanga Tapuhi Nurse Practitioner (NP) position or a NP Candidacy to registration for this area of practice. 

About the Team/Service Location

Wellington Central Community Mental Health Team is a multidisciplinary team supporting tangata whaiora in the Wellington Community.  We strive to provide assessment and treatment that fits the range of needs we encounter and develop partnerships with the wider social sector.

Our base is located in Mount Cook / Newtown, very close to central Wellington. We share office space with the Wellington South CMHT, and Community Alcohol and Drug Services (CADS) is located on the floor below. This makes for a thriving, exciting work environment with staff across teams mutually supporting one another. We have a good working relationship with other services in the local community, and we routinely work closely with NGOs and primary care.

About you

• Clinical Masters including or additional NP required practicum (60 credits).
• Current Mātanga Tapuhi NP Annual Practising Certificate with recent relevant clinical experience.
• You will be passionate about working in a way that is person-directed, trauma-informed, compassionate, and offers help and hope.
• You will work in a way that is holistic, integrated and collaborative, recognising people’s physical health and social needs and in partnership with primary care and non-government (NGO) providers.
• You understand the importance of cultural competence and equity, providing practice that is consistent with the spirit and intent of Te Tiriti ō Waitangi.
• You are mindful of the needs of our diverse population, for instance, Pacific peoples, refugee and migrant communities, disabled people/tāngata whaikaha, rainbow communities, and those living in rural areas/isolated from health services.

 Or if applying for Nurse Practitioner Candidacy opportunity.

We are looking for a recognised advanced practice nurse that has a passion for ongoing learning and the ability to adapt to work effectively with different learning experiences. You will need:

• Experience in mental health  and nursing (minimum 3 years)
• Registered Nurse (RN) and a current practising certificate with no restrictions from the NCNZ
• Expert level on the PDRP or Senior Expert pathway with at least three- four years relevant expertise and working at an advanced RN practice level 
• A Clinical Masters or the postgraduate courses to meet the requirements to undertake the NP postgraduate practicum aligning to the national Nurse Practitioner Training Programme (NPTP). 

We offer a well-developed Nurse Practitioner Candidacy Programme.  Professional and clinical support for NP Candidates that includes peer support, professional supervision, clinical supervision and practice development opportunities.  Note: If appointed to the role and a current employee at Capital Coast and Hutt Valley Health NZ - the Candidacy period will be a secondment. 

 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 29^th September. 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.