Forensic Prison Nurse Practitioner - Holistic Mental Health

New Zealand Government; Christchurch; Presencial; NZD 110.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced clinical care within the Forensic Prison Team, Canterbury. The role covers assessment, prescribing, and decision making for prisoners with mental health needs.

You will work with multidisciplinary colleagues and community agencies to ensure wraparound services and rehabilitation. Requires APC (or pending) and a current driver’s license.

Formación

• Must be Nurse Practitioner with current APC or Pending.
• Driver's license required as travel is involved.
• Strong admin and organisational skills essential in a busy role.

Responsabilidades

• Lead clinical care for Tangata Whaiora in Canterbury Prisons.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests; prescribe medications.
• Engage in risk assessment, planning and complex decision making.

Conocimientos

Administrative skills

Organisational skills

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Rapport building

Educación

Nurse Practitioner qualification

APC or Pending

Descripción del empleo

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced clinical care within the Forensic Prison Team, Canterbury. The role covers assessment, prescribing, and decision making for prisoners with mental health needs.

You will work with multidisciplinary colleagues and community agencies to ensure wraparound services and rehabilitation. Requires APC (or pending) and a current driver’s license.