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Job Opportunity: Kaioranga Hauora (Cultural Worker):HainesAttractJob description:Job DescriptionTe Oranga Tonu Tanga, Southern DHB secondary care Kaupapa M?ori Mental Health ServicesMental Health, Addiction and Intellectual Discapability Services (MHAID) Wakari Hospital, Dunedin Full-time and part-time functions » Exciting opportunity in a supportive environment » Work as part of clinical teams leading cultural support to tangata whaiora and wh?nau » Are you passionate about improving M?ori Health results? The Kaupapa Maori Mental Health service provide support to patients who are experiencing moderate to severe mental illness. Te Oranga Tonu Tanga is located in Dunedin works alongside clinical teams to provide mental health and cultural support to consumers. Te Oranga Tonu Tanga service comprises of Kaioranga Hauora M?ori / Cultural Workers and Kaumatua who provides cultural skills to support tangata whaiora and wh?nau who practice moderate to severe mental illness. M? te t?ranga – About the function As a Kaioranga you will work towards improving the health status and access of M?ori and reduce health inequalities by providing a tika?a best practice holistic nursing service. The Kaioranga will provide interventions which are recovery focused, safe, culturally and clinically appropriate within SDHB Maori Health Services and SDHB Mental Health, Addictions and Intellectual Discapability Services. The Kaioranga will work from a Kaupapa Maori philosophic framework, promoting wellness and recovery, working alongside whanau in collaboration with clinical services to ensure that services meet their needs. Kaioranga Hauora M?ori will provide cultural assessment / action plan and interventions which will be developed in partnership with tangata whaiora and their whanau that is recovery focused and promotes good health and wellness. The Kaioranga Hauora M?ori will work in partnership with other Te Oranga Tonu Tanga team members and other Southern DHB MHAID staff. View position description M?u ake – About you We are seeking for a motivated person who has a passion for and knowledge of M?ori Health and mental health. You must have the capability to work collaboratively with teams in Otago and work alongside Mental Health Addictions and Intellectual Discapability Services to ensure cultural aspects are recognised, acknowledged and incorporated into all assessments and interventions. In this function you will be expected to have an knowledge of Tikanga Whakaaro (cultural assessment), Maioha Hou (Treatment Plan and review) whilst enhancing the wellbeing of Whanau, Iwi through Tikanga Maori and restoring balance of Hauora Maori. You will bring an knowledge and an active approach to the use of Te Reo Maori, Tikanga and Whakawhanaungatanga, as well as passion for working alongside teams to consumers and their family within this specialist mental health service. You will have excellent organisational, communication and computer skills. You will have the confidence to build prosperous working relationships with those around you, the capability to work independently or within a multidisciplinary team environment. You will be competent with Te Reo, have a relationship within the M?ori community and a clean driver’s licence. The individual We are pursuing with have knowledge of tikanga M?ori to join our team of health professionals who provide Hauora Maori interventions to M?ori who enter into Mental Health Addictions and Intellectual Discapability services. You will be required to complete cultural assessments, provide support and involve M?ori and whanau in decision making, hospital treatment and discharge planning to achieve the best possible health results. M? m?tou – About us Te Whatu Ora – Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community. ?tepoti – About Dunedin Dunedin is a great little city with a big town feel and is well-known for our southern hospitality. Our little gem boasts amazing scenery and wildlife; while being a university town we have the vibrant energy for concerts, wining and dining. It’s one of the best places for families and if you are an empty nester this is the place to build a new lifestyle base. Many of our staff combine a hospital career with care of life-style blocks, pursuit of sporting or equestrian interests, viticulture or even farming. Painga – Benefits » Supportive team » Flexible function » Work-life balance Utu wh?nui – income range this function belongs to the Allied, Public Health, Scientific and Technical Multi-Employer Collective Agreement and falls between step 1 ($59,035 p.a) and Step 4 ($73,037 p.a) pro rata. R? m?nehu – Closing date: Friday, 8 September 2023. Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don’t delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible. Tono in?ianei – Apply now We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website:https://careers.southernhealth.nz/ If you currently work for Te Whatu Ora- Health New Zealand – Southern, please apply for this function via our internal careers site, found here:Pulse > Applications > Corporate > SuccessFactors Pre-Employment checks In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to the following: » Occupational health assessment » Police vetting / Ministry of Justice safety checks » Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only) To apply We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website:https://careers.southernhealth.nz/ How to submit the application:Please apply online:https://careers.southernhealth.nz/job/Kaioranga-Hauora-%28Cultural-W orker%29/938829910/Skills:
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