Position Description
Position Title
Registered Nurse – Case Manager
Service Group
Mental Health and Addictions Services
Adult Community Mental Health and Addictions
Team
Service (ACMHS)
Reports to
Team Leader Adult Community Mental Health
Direct Reports
None
Authority Level
Nil delegations
The Bay of Plenty District Health Board
The District Health Board’s fundamental purpose is to work within the resources allocated to
it, to improve, promote and protect the health of the whole population within its district, and
to promote the independence of people with disabilities.
Vision:
Healthy, thriving communities.
Mission:
Enabling communities to achieve
Our Values: Compassion, All-one-team, Responsive, Excellence
The Bay of Plenty District Health Board (BOPDHB) is committed to the Treaty of Waitangi
principles of Partnership, Participation and Protection, and to meaningful engagement in
decision-making with Tangata Whenua at strategic, operational and service levels.
under the Offical Information Act 1982
Delivering this commitment is through: the implementation of our He Pou Oranga Tangata
Whenua Determinants of Health framework: respect for and promotion of our Kawa and
Tikanga Māori; ensuring cultural safety; seeking to eliminate disparities in health between
Māori and Non Māori.
All staff have a part to play in this commitment.
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Primary Purpose
The Registered Nurse is employed to provide safe, effective client care using professional
knowledge and skills in accordance with Bay of Plenty District Health Board:
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Policies and protocols
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Registered Nurse Scope of Practice
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Nursing Practice Standards
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Professional Development and Recognition Programme (PDRP)
Service Objective
To provide accessible and responsive specialist secondary Mental Health and Addiction
Services for the BOP community that is culturally appropriate and inclusive. This role
requires application of core case management care delivery functions, as well as
providing opportunity for application of specialised knowledge and skills in the context of
a multi-professional team.
Principal Accountabilities
1. Management of Nursing Care
Undertakes a comprehensive and accurate nursing assessment of clients using suitable
assessment tools underpinned by evidenced based knowledge within acceptable
timeframes
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Contributes to care planning involving clients, and demonstrates an understanding of
clients’ rights to make informed decisions
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Ensures the client is provided with appropriate information to make informed decisions
relating to treatment, and care reflects clients preferences
Recovery principles are utilised and incorporated into all treatment plans/planning
in conjunction with the client and or family/whanau
Provides nursing interventions according to plan and undertakes clinical practice
procedures and skills in a competent and safe way
Provide support that enhances recovery and reduces the risk of relapse
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Able to discuss ethical issues related to area of practice with clients/families and the
health care team
Work with family/whanau where appropriate, offering support and other interventions
Ensures documentation is current, accurate, timely and maintains confidentiality within a
legal and ethical framework
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Demonstrates computer skills necessary to collate data for essential care delivery
Evaluates client’s progress toward expected outcomes, including treatments and health
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education, in collaboration with the client and the health care team
Evaluates the effectiveness of nursing care seeking assistance and knowledge as
necessary
Educates client to maintain and promote health according to client needs
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Takes appropriate nursing actions in emergency situations and other situations that
compromise client safety
Demonstrates commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi, the application of the Treaty to
practice, and the improvement of Maori health status
Practises nursing in a manner that the client determines as culturally safe
Promotes an environment that enables client safety, independence, quality of life, and
health
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2. Professional Responsibility
Practises safely based on professional, ethical and legal standards in accord with
relevant legislation, codes, and policies and upholds client rights derived from that
legislation
Plan and prioritise workload, adapting as necessary
Takes responsibility for maintaining own professional development, including mandatory
organisational requirements, updating knowledge to reflect best practice, and sharing
knowledge with others
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Contributes to the support, direction and teaching of colleagues to enhance professional
development
Maintains a professional portfolio
Demonstrates accountability for directing, monitoring and evaluating care that is
delegated to Enrolled Nurses and Health Care Assistants
Actively engages in and effectively utilises clinical supervision and offers/provides this to
clinical staff within the services as appropriates and as per the Mental Health and
Addiction Service Clinical Supervision Policy
Participates in regular Performance Reviews and contributes to peer review
Maintains infection control principles
Evaluates environmental safety, completes hazard identification and risk assessments
Proactive and responsible in maintaining health and safety for clients, staff and public
3. Interpersonal Relationships
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Initiates, maintains and concludes therapeutic interpersonal interactions with clients
Communicates effectively, positively and courteously with clients and the health care
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team
Resolves problems and conflicts effectively using organisational structures and
processes
Practises nursing in partnership with the client acknowledging family/whanau
perspectives and supports their participation in services.
4. Inter-professional Health Care and Quality Improvement
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Collaborates and co-ordinates care with other health professionals to ensure a quality
service
Assist in establishing and facilitating community based support groups
Maintains and documents information necessary for continuity of care and recovery
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Develops a discharge plan and follow up care in consultation with the client, family and
other health team members
Makes appropriate referrals to other health team members
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Recognises and values the roles and skills of all members of the health care team in the
delivery of care
Demonstrates a knowledge of community services and resources
Participates in continual quality improvement activities to monitor and improve standards
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of nursing
Participates in review and audit of practice and policies based on research
Participates in the development and formulation of practice guidelines, project work
and other activities as required to maintain or improve the quality of services delivered,
ensuring consumer representation and client/family focus
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A function of BOPDHB is to provide a 24-hour service. This may at times necessitate
you being required to change duties or transfer to another ward or department to
ensure adequate coverage.
This position description is not exhaustive and the incumbent may be requested to perform
any reasonable task within the scope of the position as requested by the Line Manager
This position description will be reviewed from time to time in consultation with the
incumbent.
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Key Relationships
Internal
External
Nurse Leader MH&AS
Community based health services
Nurse Educator MH&AS
Primary Health Care providers
Midwives/Nurses/Allied Health
NGO providers
Clients, Families/Whanau
Community MH&ASs
Consumer advisor
Pharmacies/Pharmacists
Family/Whanau advisor
Medical Staff
Regional Maori Health Services
Speciality Nurses
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Success Profile - Mental Health
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CARE Values - Manaakitanga Who am I ?
Experience – What have I done?
Caring, empathetic, open and supportive Significant nursing experience working
Respect each individual, polite and non-
with mental health and addictions
judgemental
patients
Able to build a rapport, actively listen to
Experience that demonstrates a sound
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patients, show understanding and make
knowledge and understanding of mental
a difference
illness and risk assessment, in relation to
An effective communicator, work as a
acute mental health care
team member, professional, calm, willing
Experience of working in teams and
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and patient focused
knowledge of how teams work and
Share knowledge, develop self and
exhibits willingness/ability to teach/share
others, will speak up about practice
expertise within the team
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issues and give/receive constructive
Experience of leadership in a multi-
feedback
disciplinary team
Involve the team/ patients/ families in
decisions
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Self-aware, consistent, confident,
flexible, pay attention to detail and plan
ahead
Compassion for people & commit to
excellence
Respect for privacy
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Ability to discuss & communicate
Competencies – What am I capable of?
Knowledge – What do I know?
Level of fitness appropriate to the physical Registered Nurse (Scope of Practice
demands of the role
includes Mental Health) with current
Able to demonstrate a commitment to
practising certificate
quality
Post-graduate qualification with an
Flexible, adaptable and embrace change
mental health focus
Show a professional demeanour and high Demonstrate a commitment to post-
level of personal integrity
graduate study and professional
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Well-developed problem solving and
development
critical thinking skills
Professional portfolio Competent.
Knowledge and understanding of
Computer competent
research findings to support evidence
Current valid Driving Licence
based practice
Can utilise well-developed written and
verbal communication skills
Demonstrate a commitment to Treaty of
Waitangi
Committed to providing a culturally safe
environment for clients and whanau
Have the ability to prioritise and cope with
high and varied workload
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You agree
to demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to perform a variety of tasks to
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promote and support BOPDHB initiatives.
You are required to meet the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 requirements as set out in
the BOPDHB Health and Safety policies and protocols. This includes completing
successfully any health and safety training provided by the BOPDHB.
You are required to maintain a standard of health which will allow for the performance of all
duties and functions of the position. All BOPDHB sites are smokefree environments.
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Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003
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You are required to maintain your current competency based practicing certificate.
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You must notify your Manager of any changes to scope or conditions on practice
(determined by Regulatory Authority).
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You must complete the requirements of any competency programme.
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You must notify your employer of concerns relating to the risk of harm to the public of
another health practitioner practicing below the required standard of competence.
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Know the provisions of the HPCA Act as the governing legislation.
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Vulnerable Children Act 2014
Due to this position having contact with children and the BOPDHB’s commitment to child
protection, you wil be subject to ‘safety checks’ under the Vulnerable Children Act at the
time of hire and thereafter as per the relevant legislation.
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Position Holders Declaration
I certify that I have read, understand, and agree to this position description.
Name:
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Signature:
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Date:
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