Mental Health CNS for Corrections: Clinical Leader & Mentor

Corrections; Waikato; Remote; NZD 116,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range: NZD 116,306–123,873 per年

Job summary

Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) seeks a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Mental Health for Tongariro Prison in Waikato. You will deliver specialised Mental Health nursing services, from triage to treatment, integrating primary health and tertiary mental health care within a prison setting.

You will support professional growth of mental health staff and work to provide culturally safe care for Māori, whānau, and iwi, with clinical supervision and development opportunities within a

Qualifications

• Current Nursing Council of NZ Annual Practising Certificate.
• Specialist Mental Health nursing experience in primary/community, secondary, or tertiary settings.
• Post-graduate qualification in Mental Health desirable; working towards is acceptable.
• Understanding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and cultural safety with Māori, whānau and iwi.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialised Mental Health nursing services from triage to treatment within a prison context.
• Lead and support professional growth of fellow mental health professionals.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to integrate primary and tertiary care.
• Promote culturally safe practices and partnerships with Māori and whānau.
• Ensure adherence to professional, ethical, and legislative requirements.

Skills

Mental health nursing

Cultural competence

Team leadership

Education

Nursing registration NZ

Post-graduate Mental Health (desirable)

Job description

Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) seeks a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Mental Health for Tongariro Prison in Waikato. You will deliver specialised Mental Health nursing services, from triage to treatment, integrating primary health and tertiary mental health care within a prison setting.

You will support professional growth of mental health staff and work to provide culturally safe care for Māori, whānau, and iwi, with clinical supervision and development opportunities within a