Community Mental Health Nurse - Community Forensics

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand is seeking an experienced Community Mental Health Nurse to support tangata whaiora in the forensic community pathway.

You’ll join a multidisciplinary team, manage a small caseload, and provide high-quality care while advancing your practice with ongoing development opportunities in Hamilton.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse with current annual practicing certificate.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in mental health.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Full driver’s licence required.
• Knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and ability to apply in daily work.
• Understanding of Mental Health Act as it relates to forensic care; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide community forensic mental health care within a multidisciplinary team.
• Manage a small client caseload with holistic, person-centred care.
• Support recovery and rehabilitation in the community setting.
• Contribute to treatment planning, documentation, and safeguarding.

Skills

Mental health nursing experience

Verbal and written communication

Full driver’s licence

Te Tiriti o Waitangi knowledge

Mental Health Act knowledge

Education

RN registration with practising certificate

Job description

Community Mental Health Nurse - Community Forensics

• 40 Clarence Street, Hamilton
• Permanent 80 hours per fortnight
• Are you interested in working with tangata whaiora to enhance their recovery and rehabilitation journey in the community setting?
• Come and work with a specialist service delivering high quality forensic community mental health care!

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

Are you an experienced mental health nurse looking for an exciting opportunity? If so, this could be for you. We are seeking a registered nurse to join our team!

We are a multidisciplinary team comprising of nurses, occupational therapists, social worker, psychologist and psychiatrist. We are highly supportive of one another and wellbeing in the workplace.

You will be well orientated into the role with ongoing practice & professional development.

About the Team

The Forensic Community Mental Health Team is a medium sized team providing community care and treatment for tangata whaiora who are progressing from an inpatient forensic pathway to the community. Our focus is on supporting individuals to remain well, develop independence and their sense of belonging in their community.

Registered Nurses within the team manage small individual caseloads and are well supported by the multidisciplinary team for an holistic and shared decision making approach. There is a strong focus on legal & legislative frameworks, which are integrated into the tangata whaiora journey. Tangata whaiora can have a wide range of people and services involved in their care, so the ability to build positive and productive relationships with others is key.

Our service has many key relationships, which include, mental health inpatient services, residential providers, Ara Poutama Corrections, accommodation providers and other community services both internal and external to Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora.

Health NZ will shape the delivery of health services in Aotearoa New Zealand for generations to come and will form the core of a modern and integrated service looking after the needs of all our Whānau.

About Hamilton

Hamilton, where Waikato Hospital is situated, is a vibrant city nestled alongside the scenic Waikato River, offering a perfect mix of nature and culture. Explore the stunning Hamilton Gardens, home to themed gardens from Italy to Asia, or visit the Waikato Museum to delve into the region's rich history. The city also boasts the Hamilton Zoo, where you can walk through an aviary filled with native birds. Hamilton is a lively hub, with a variety of cafes, restaurants, and bars, along with events like rugby, cricket, and the famous National Agricultural Fieldays and Balloons over Waikato festival. With its vibrant atmosphere and proximity to outdoor adventures, Hamilton is an ideal place to live and work.

About you

Required skills & experience you will need to be considered for this role:

• Have at least 2 years experience as a registered nurse in a mental health setting.
• Hold a current annual practicing certificate with the Nursing Council of New Zealand.
• Possess high quality verbal and written communication skills.
• Have a strong ability to efficiently and effectively attend to all facets of managing a client caseload.
• Hold a current full drivers license.
• Possess knowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the ability to implement this in daily work.
• Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act as it relates to the forensic care pathway would be an asset, but not considered essential as education and training will be provided.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: WAI31878

Location:

North Island - Waikato - Hamilton

Job type:

Job type: Permanent Full time

Expertise:

Clinical - Mental Health - Registered Mental Health Nurse