Esther Timu
Waitara
Summary
Experienced Comprehensive Registered Nurse in mental health and addiction services with a strong dedication to kaupapa hauora. Consistently meet organizational standards and prioritize safety and whānau ora-centered care. Skilled in written and verbal communication, effectively conveying information to patients and colleagues. Held various nursing roles over the past two decades, including Whānau Hāpai Advisor. As an independent contractor, supported Hauora service improvements, providing culturally safe nursing care and promoting hauora support for the Taranaki population.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Whānau Hāpai Advisor
Tui Ora
05.2024 - Current
- Hauora Service Improvements
- Project coordination
- Working in collaboration with service managers, whānau advisors and kaimahi in the redesign of Kaihāpai roles and social support services to promote the delivery of culturally appropriate service delivery and accessibility for whānau and community to hauora and social support services
- Provide clinical oversight and leadership to Kaihapai (Whānau Support roles)
- Data collection and report writing
- Facilitating education workshops for kaimahi
Casual ABC Team Registered Nurse
Te Whatu Ora Taranaki
01.2017 - Current
- Conduct mental health assessments for the Taranaki community experiencing mental distress or crisis.
- Conduct Risk assessments and implement safety planning.
- Maintain professional relationships with internal and external agencies.
- Participate in Hub meetings. Work in collaboration with general practitioners, Emergency Departments (both New Plymouth and Hawera), Police, other social service agencies and the public to ensure an integrated care approach to meet effective health outcomes.
- Provide Mental Health Act education to Taranaki community to improve health literacy and promote patient/Whānau participation and informed choice.
- Complete documentation and administrative duties such as outlook. HoNoS, PRIMHD stats, risk assessment, SBARR call out and navigating Webpas and Concerto
Registered Nurse
Ngāruahine Iwi Health
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Promoting and delivering culturally appropriate healthcare service to the Ngāruahine community
- Work closely with local Māori community to improve health outcomes, enhance health literacy, and support the overall wellbeing of whānau and the community
- Promote quality assurance and service improvements
- Provided clinical oversight for Kaiārahi (Whānau support roles)
- Facilitate education workshops for Kaimahi to navigate the patient information platform
Tumu Ngākau Hihiko
Oranga Hinengaro/Tui Ora
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Evaluating and enhancing the effectiveness of hauora services in the alignment with the organizations whānau centered health frameworks
- Conduct comprehensive reviews of existing services, identifying areas for improvement, and ensuring all health initiatives are integrated within the health framework to promote optimal hauora outcomes for whānau and the community
- Work in collaboration with service managers to facilitate alignment, drive change and support services integration to meet the whānau centered health framework
Tuakana Taiohi Ora
Oranga Hinengaro Tui Ora
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Provide clinical oversight and leadership using a transformational and situational leadership style
- Provide kaimahi supervision and professional development
- Oversee and coordinate health service and delivery as well as the team’s daily operations, to ensure the delivery of high-quality primary mental health service for Taiohi, whānau and the community
- Facilitate team hui, task delegation, providing guidance and support for the team
- Promote quality assurance and continuous improvements
- Oversee data collection, measurable hauora outcomes, measure impact to inform service improvements
Kaiarotakinga
Oranga Hinengaro Tui Ora
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Conduct internal health audits
- Evaluate compliance with health standards, assess adherence to healthcare regulations that align with Ngā Paerewa Health and Disability Services Standards, and ensure that healthcare services are delivered in line with national standards, including safety, quality and cultural responsiveness
- This included systemic policy, procedure and protocol reviews to ensure alignment with legal, ethical, professional standards and evaluates healthcare policies that reflect best practice and supports effective care delivery
- Risk assessments included identifying clinical risks, operational risks and risk to patient safety while risk management included risk mitigation strategies to improve safety and prevent adverse events
- Provide quality improvements, audit planning and execution, clinical documentation review, data collections analysis, report writing and feedback, follow up audits and monitoring
Senior Nurse
Oranga Hinengaro Tui Ora
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Provide clinical oversight and leadership to the Mental Health Residential and Community Service ‘Whare” clinical and non-clinical kaimahi
- Provide nursing care to residents experiencing mental health challenges and their whānau supports
- Internal audits, documentation reviews, policy and procedure reviews, implementation of corrective actions and service improvements
Needs Assessment and Services Coordinator
Tui Ora
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Conduct comprehensive needs assessments to identify mental health needs of individuals, whānau and communities
- Service coordination and ensuring individuals/whānau appropriate support tailored to their unique circumstance
- Work in collaboration with internal and external services and agencies to enhance mental health service delivery
- Overseeing service delivery of nurses, students, support workers and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for residents
Registered Nurse, Assessment & Brief Care Team
TDHB
01.2018 - 12.2018
- See current Casual ABC Team position role summary for skill and responsibilities
Early Intervention Registered Nurse
Tui Ora
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Support individuals experiencing early signs of mental health challenges
- Conduct mental health assessments
- Implement prevention and early intervention strategies to promote mental wellness and prevent the escalation of mental health issues
- Work in collaboration with individuals, whānau and the multidisciplinary team to provide tailored care and support
Residential and Community Service Registered Nurse
Tui Ora
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Provide clinical oversight and leadership to the Mental Health Residential and Community Service ‘Whare” Residential Support Workers
- Provide nursing care to residents experiencing mental health challenges and their whānau supports
Community Mental Health Nurse
Taranaki District Health Board
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Provide comprehensive mental health assessments which include MSE and risks assessments
- Coordinate care and case management, including working in with MDT, monitoring health outcomes, reviewing care plans and mental health assessments
- Medication education, administration and management
- Risk management, crisis intervention and safety planning
- Promoting individual and whānau participation in their treatment and care planning
Casual Mental Health Nurse ABC Team
01.2008 - 12.2014
- See current Casual ABC Team position role summary for skill and responsibilities
Kaupapa service CAT Nurse
Te Whare Puāwai
01.2007 - 12.2007
- Deliver culturally appropriate care and support for tangata whaiora in the community experiencing mental and emotional distress
- Develop and implement Care Plans in collaboratively with tangata whaiora, whānau, Mental Health Crisis Team, General Practitioners or other significant support identified by the individual to ensure an integrated care approach to supporting tangata whaiora and whānau health outcomes
Registered Nurse, Te Puna Waiora
01.2006 - 12.2007
- Provide nursing care for individuals experiencing acute mental health crises
- Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments, therapeutic interventions and collaborative cares to support the recovery and stabilization of individuals in a safe and supportive environment
Registered Nurse, Home Base Treatment Pilot Project
01.2006 - 12.2006
- Provide Mental Health community support for Tangata Whenua to enable ongoing acute treatment in transitioning from the ward to their homes
- Educate and support for Tangata whaiora and their whānau with daily tasks budgeting, day planners, education around their medications
Education
Pae Tawhiti, Pae Tata training -
Te Rau Ora
12.2024
Suicide Prevention -
Life keepers
12.2023
Rangi Parauri Mataora Certificate -
Mahi-a-ātua/Kurahuna
12.2023
Health Auditor Certificate -
Quality Plus
12.2023
Certificate in Hauora Māori -
Wānanga O Waikato
12.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Institute of Technology
12.2005
Skills
- Analytical thinking
- Medication and IV administration
- Documentation accuracy
- Multitasking and organization
- Time and task management
Hobbies and Interests
- Kaupapa Marae
- Kaupapa Iwi
- Kaupapa Hapū
- Kaupapa Whānau
- Mātauranga Māori
Qualifications - Training
- Pae Tawhiti, Pae Tata training, Te Rau Ora, 01/01/24
- Suicide Prevention, Life keepers, 01/01/23
- Rangi Parauri Mataora Certificate, Mahi-a-ātua/Kurahuna, 01/01/23
- Health Auditor Certificate, Quality Plus, 01/01/23
- Certificate in Hauora Māori, Wānanga o, 01/01/07
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Western Institute of Technology, 01/01/05
Timeline
Whānau Hāpai Advisor
Tui Ora
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Ngāruahine Iwi Health
01.2024 - 03.2024
Tumu Ngākau Hihiko
Oranga Hinengaro/Tui Ora
04.2023 - 12.2023
Tuakana Taiohi Ora
Oranga Hinengaro Tui Ora
09.2022 - 04.2023
Kaiarotakinga
Oranga Hinengaro Tui Ora
01.2020 - 12.2020
Senior Nurse
Oranga Hinengaro Tui Ora
01.2019 - 12.2019
Needs Assessment and Services Coordinator
Tui Ora
01.2018 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse, Assessment & Brief Care Team
TDHB
01.2018 - 12.2018
Casual ABC Team Registered Nurse
Te Whatu Ora Taranaki
01.2017 - Current
Early Intervention Registered Nurse
Tui Ora
01.2017 - 12.2018
Residential and Community Service Registered Nurse
Tui Ora
01.2016 - 12.2017
Community Mental Health Nurse
Taranaki District Health Board
01.2014 - 12.2016
Casual Mental Health Nurse ABC Team
01.2008 - 12.2014
Kaupapa service CAT Nurse
Te Whare Puāwai
01.2007 - 12.2007
Registered Nurse, Te Puna Waiora
01.2006 - 12.2007
Registered Nurse, Home Base Treatment Pilot Project
01.2006 - 12.2006
Suicide Prevention -
Life keepers
Rangi Parauri Mataora Certificate -
Mahi-a-ātua/Kurahuna
Health Auditor Certificate -
Quality Plus
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Institute of Technology
Pae Tawhiti, Pae Tata training -
Te Rau Ora
Certificate in Hauora Māori -
Wānanga O Waikato
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