• Location – Hillmorton Hospital, Annex Road South, Middleton, Christchurch
• Shifts – 24-hour cover is provided by a rotating roster on a 4 day on 2 days off pattern (Morning shift 0700 – 1540, afternoon shift 1510 – 2310, night shift 2250 - 0720 )
• Status – Permanent full -time position 0.94FTE
• Salary – Based on the NZNO Nursing and Midwifery collective agreement.
• Application - Please submit your most recent resume along with a cover letter stating why you believe that you are the ideal candidate for the role highlighting any skills you have gained along the way.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

Mental Health Assistants are instrumental in providing care to Consumers and supporting the clinical team. As a Mental Health Assistant, you will assist nursing staff with Consumer cares whilst maintaining a safe and clean work environment on the ward.

You will be providing cover across inpatient services; including acute adult admitting units, high/ complex needs services, intellectual disabilities, forensics, specialty services, Mothers and Babies, Eating Disorders, Alcohol and Drug, and child and youth services.

This role is based in the Specialist Mental Health Services Permanent Pool; the Pool provides cover to assist Units which require Staff to assist with care provision

Skills and Experience

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to engage well
• Effective problem solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Initiative and a proactive approach to work
• Ideally experience as a Hospital Aide or similar
• Mental Health experience is highly desirable

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kerri McCarthy at [email protected]

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