- Hillmorton Hospital, Christchurch
- Permanent 1.0FTE Position
- Registration as a Clinical Psychologist with a current APC
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 Whaikaha
Unit is a 4-bed in-patient Intellectual Disability (ID) unit at Hillmorton
Hospital. We provide specific regional clinical assessment and treatment to our
tāngata whaiora who present with challenging behaviour and, if subject to the
Intellectual Disability Compulsory Care and Rehabilitation Act (IDCC& R Act
2003), will have forensic considerations in their support plans.
Our aim is to
enable our staff to make a real difference in the lives of people across the
South Island. The work is fast paced, varied and valued with the opportunity to
contribute meaningfully to the development of a model of care and building a
new high care unit within our current facilities. We are committed to becoming
a centre for excellence for ID services.
This role is
for a Clinical Psychologist with experience working with ID tāngata whaiora and
in Mental health and/or forensic services. We also welcome applications from
Clinical Psychologists who are interested in a career in Intellectual
Disability.
About
you
In this role you will play several important functions. Your
professional expertise will be utilised to guide through risk assessments,
diagnoses, and to critically deliver various interventions to an intricate but
fascinating group of adult patients - to support those individuals to
build a meaningful life
Your professionalism and dedication to providing high-quality
patient care will ensure your success in this role, and your communication and
time management skills will enable you to function well as a member of the
larger multidisciplinary team.
We aim to be a leader in New Zealand for the delivery of
intellectual disability inpatient services. We have career opportunities for
applicants keen to work in an innovative and best-practice environment.
Please include a cover letter in your application.
- You must
be a clinical psychologist who is registered in this scope with the New Zealand
Psychologists Board. With recent, relevant, experience in a intellectual
disability context is crucial, and expertise in intellectual disability and
Positive Behaviour Support is desirable.
- Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a
commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and
growth
- Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te
Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and
Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.
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. We welcome 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 Friday, 10th April. If you have any
questions about the role, please contact Recruitment Partner Lisa Gray on Lisa.Gray2@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed
with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected
employees will be given preference and priority for this position.
Position description
Apply now
- Hillmorton Hospital, Christchurch
- Permanent 1.0FTE Position
- Registration as a Clinical Psychologist with a current APC
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 Whaikaha
Unit is a 4-bed in-patient Intellectual Disability (ID) unit at Hillmorton
Hospital. We provide specific regional clinical assessment and treatment to our
tāngata whaiora who present with challenging behaviour and, if subject to the
Intellectual Disability Compulsory Care and Rehabilitation Act (IDCC& R Act
2003), will have forensic considerations in their support plans.
Our aim is to
enable our staff to make a real difference in the lives of people across the
South Island. The work is fast paced, varied and valued with the opportunity to
contribute meaningfully to the development of a model of care and building a
new high care unit within our current facilities. We are committed to becoming
a centre for excellence for ID services.
This role is
for a Clinical Psychologist with experience working with ID tāngata whaiora and
in Mental health and/or forensic services. We also welcome applications from
Clinical Psychologists who are interested in a career in Intellectual
Disability.
About
you
In this role you will play several important functions. Your
professional expertise will be utilised to guide through risk assessments,
diagnoses, and to critically deliver various interventions to an intricate but
fascinating group of adult patients - to support those individuals to
build a meaningful life
Your professionalism and dedication to providing high-quality
patient care will ensure your success in this role, and your communication and
time management skills will enable you to function well as a member of the
larger multidisciplinary team.
We aim to be a leader in New Zealand for the delivery of
intellectual disability inpatient services. We have career opportunities for
applicants keen to work in an innovative and best-practice environment.
Please include a cover letter in your application.
- You must
be a clinical psychologist who is registered in this scope with the New Zealand
Psychologists Board. With recent, relevant, experience in a intellectual
disability context is crucial, and expertise in intellectual disability and
Positive Behaviour Support is desirable.
- Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a
commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and
growth
- Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te
Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and
Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.
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. We welcome 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 Friday, 10th April. If you have any
questions about the role, please contact Recruitment Partner Lisa Gray on Lisa.Gray2@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed
with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected
employees will be given preference and priority for this position.
Position description
Apply now
