Mental Health Nurse - Crisis Resolution Service

About the role

The Crisis Resolution Service (CRS) provides 24/7 community-based urgent mental health and addiction response for the Wellington region, moving from a centralised model to a more locality-based rapid response service. It works with Emergency Departments, social services, GPs, the Police and tertiary education providers, assessing people of all ages and referring them to secondary services or back to primary care. The nurse joins a multi-disciplinary team of nurses, doctors, allied professionals and administrators.

Key responsibilities

• Provide acute assessment, risk formulation and treatment for people needing urgent mental health intervention.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Train to become a Duly Authorised Officer under the Mental Health Act (C&T) Act 1992 within 6 months.
• Work towards your Professional Development and Review Plan (PDRP) within a year.
• Become a preceptor to students.

Required profile

• Registered Nurse with at least 3 years' experience in a mental health setting, preferably community mental health.
• Completion of an undergraduate (leading to registration) or postgraduate program in mental health or intellectual disability nursing.
• Good sense of humour and ability to work within a team.
• Full driver's licence is essential.

What we offer

• Rostered and rotating 24/7 shift work, allowing time for summer and winter activities such as skiing.
• A supportive environment with many training opportunities to upskill and advance your career.

Applications are made through the online careers portal; applications are reviewed as they arrive and the closing date is not fixed.