Casual position covering staff leave

• Do you have great interpersonal skills and the ability to de-escalate tense situations? 

Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About this position)

We are looking for a person who can assist our teams to ensure that we continue to provide a welcoming and safe environment for the Inpatient Mental Health Unit (Wāhi Oranga), the Emergency Department at Nelson Hospital, as well as at our Older Persons Mental Health Unit at Alexandra Hospital in Richmond. The successful applicant may, on occasions, be required to work at Wairau Hospital in Blenheim when no other staff are available.   

As a Patient Support and Security Worker you will focus on working with staff to best meet the needs of patients and their whānau accessing our services.   

As this is a casual position you will be working on an as required basis covering staff leave across all shifts. Please note that there are no minimum guaranteed hours of work associated with casual employment. 

Our Patient Support & Security Workers cover a 7 day week roster.

Standard shifts are:

• 3.00PM to 11.00PM Wāhi Oranga (Inpatient mental health unit), Nelson
• 8.00PM to 4.30AM    Emergency Department, Nelson
• 4.00PM to 10.30PM Alexandra Hospital, Richmond

It would be ideal if, as a casual employee, you were able to cover the full range of shifts above. The majority of your shifts are likely to be associated with Wāhi Oranga and the Emergency Department.

Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)

You will be the type of person who works in a rational and calm manner and who has the skills and experience to effectively de-escalate difficult situations and promote a safe and therapeutic environment. You will be able to relate well to patients and their visitors. You will be able to work with the clinical team and follow directions. 

Previous experience in security, or a related industry is preferred. However, this is not essential as training will be provided. 

Additionally you will have:

• empathy and a non-judgemental attitude towards patients and members of the public
• the ability to relate with ease to people from a variety of different cultures and backgrounds
• the ability to recognise and pass on issues that may affect patient welfare
• a good level of physical fitness and mobility. 

Please read the associated position description (available on the Nelson Marlborough Health (NMH) Careers site) to gain a full overview of the role.

Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)

Nelson Marlborough Health is the main health provider for Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. Nearly 3,000 strong, we are Nelson and Marlborough s largest employer, which means the opportunities here are endless. Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team and we work hard to make a difference. We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork. 

Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More Information)

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC34XErxkHJ5YAn59o6SrhnA 

Ngā huanga o tēnei mahi (The benefits of this position)

In this role you have a real opportunity to apply your welcoming and de-escalating skills to making a real difference to people s lives. At Nelson Marlborough Health we do great work and we need a great team to help us deliver. 

For role specific information please contact Wendy Gibbins, Team Leader - Orderly & Security at Wendy.Gibbins@nmdhb.govt.nz.

Keen to apply now, it s easy. Please fill in our online application form.

https://nmdhb.careercentre.net.nz 

N21-640 

Applications close: Open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as received.

Please note: In line with the COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Amendment Order 2021 all NMH staff are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 with the approved vaccines.

Nelson Marlborough Health strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

We believe that to achieve equity in health outcomes for Māori we need a workforce reflective of the population it serves. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Māori and we recruit for cultural competence.  

He waka eke noa. We are all in this together.