Forensic Mental Health Liaison Nurse (Courts & Prisons)

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley; Whanganui; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Whanganui is seeking an experienced Mental Health Nurse to provide liaison and consultation across courts, prisons, and community agencies on mental health and addiction matters. You will apply clinical and medical-legal knowledge to deliver rapid assessments and support for tangata whaiora within the forensic system.

The role sits within multidisciplinary forensic community teams that serve prison and court settings, with emphasis on cultural safety, ethical

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with MH nursing qualification or equivalent.
• Pre-registration or post-registration MH qualification to work in MHAIDS.
• Full NZ Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide liaison and consultation between Courts, Prisons, Justice Departments, Mental Health, Police, Government and Community Agencies on mental health and addiction matters.
• Perform rapid clinical assessments of tangata whaiora with or without mental health/addiction issues.
• Support multidisciplinary teams in forensic community settings and ensure culturally safe care.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Therapeutic communication

Clinical assessment

Nursing documentation

Cultural safety

Education

MH nursing qualification

Tools

Full NZ Driver's Licence

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Whanganui is seeking an experienced Mental Health Nurse to provide liaison and consultation across courts, prisons, and community agencies on mental health and addiction matters. You will apply clinical and medical-legal knowledge to deliver rapid assessments and support for tangata whaiora within the forensic system.

The role sits within multidisciplinary forensic community teams that serve prison and court settings, with emphasis on cultural safety, ethical