Registered Nurse Mental Health - Hawke's Bay Regional Prison

New Zealand Government; Nōpera; Presencial; NZD 76 000 - 107 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive salary

Resumo da oferta

Ara Poutama Aotearoa – Department of Corrections is seeking a Mental Health Registered Nurse to deliver specialised mental health services within a multi-disciplinary team in corrections facilities. You will engage in triage, assessment and evidence-based treatments for a vulnerable population.

You will be registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current Annual Practising Certificate, and bring strong cultural competence and experience in acute mental health or addiction needs.

Qualificações

• Must be registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and hold a current Annual Practising Certificate.
• Experience with acute and complex mental health and/or addiction issues.
• Strong cultural competence, with understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Maori wellbeing.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver specialised mental health nursing services from triage and assessment to evidence-based treatment.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in Corrections health services.
• Provide compassionate care to vulnerable individuals within a prison context while upholding professional, ethical and legislative standards.
• Contribute to humanising and healing in line with kaupapa and mana of individuals and whanau.

Conhecimentos

Mental health nursing

Cultural competence

Te Tiriti o Waitangi understanding

Prison context experience

Formação académica

RN/Nursing degree (NZ)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Deliver specialised mental health services bridging primary and tertiary care.Collaborate with skilled professionals in a healing-focused, multi-disciplinary team.Demonstrate dignity and mana in every interaction with those in our care.Mo te tunga | About the roleAre you prepared to embark on an invigorating role within a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team? As a Mental Health Registered Nurse, you will deliver specialised Mental Health nursing services that will enhance the well-being of those entrusted to our care. From initial triage and assessment to implementing evidence-based treatments, you'll assume a pivotal role in amalgamating primary health and tertiary mental health services.In your role as a Mental Health RN, you'll be integrated into a team of fellow mental health professionals within the Intervention and Support Practice Team. Together, you'll provide vital mental health services to those in our care who are most vulnerable. Our teams are committed to demonstrating expert clinical practice, with a strong emphasis on Humanising and Healing. We deeply value the human dignity and inherent mana of all individuals and their whanau under our care. Join us on this exhilarating journey and make a lasting impact.Mou | About youYou will demonstrate experience working as a Mental Health nurse. who resonates strongly with our kaupapa and can effectively showcase their alignment through a written application, demonstrating how they meet our essential requirements.As the successful candidate, you will hold registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and hold a current New Zealand Annual Practising Certificate. Your role requires a foundation in strong cultural competence, encompassing an understanding of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application, along with cultural knowledge and experience in working with and for Maori, whanau, and iwi.It is imperative that you can demonstrate relevant experience, especially in dealing with individuals facing acute and complex mental health and/or addiction issues.You will need to exhibit a proven understanding of the professional, ethical, and legislative requirements associated with providing mental health service care and treatment within a prison context. While possessing a post-graduate qualification in Mental Health or working towards one is desirable, we also encourage applications from those in the process of obtaining this qualification.Experience, qualifications, and registration in New Zealand is required. Preference will be given to candidates who have proven experience working within the New Zealand healthcare system, hold relevant New Zealand qualifications, and are currently registered with the appropriate regulatory bodies. This will ensure a smoother integration into our workforce and a deeper understanding of the local context and standards of care.Nga painga | The benefitsThe full salary range is $75,773 - $106,739. Appointment and remuneration will reflect clinical competency, skills, and experience relevant to the role.Mo matou | About usAra Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) Health Services lead the delivery of patient-focused primary health care services to tangata within corrections facilities across Aotearoa. Hokai Rangi, our over-arching strategic direction, places the focus on health at the heart of our business. Building our frameworks from a Matauranga Maori basis is our focus to drive and support equity for Maori, which in turn will contribute to achieving our outcomes of reducing reoffending.You can find out more about us here.Tono inaianei | Apply nowTo submit an application and view the position description, click the apply link. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered. When applying, submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.Applications close on: 11pm Sunday, xx 2025.If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact [e-mail] visit careers.corrections.govt.nz