Registered Nurse
Hillmorton Hospital, ChristchurchPermanent Full-time 0.94FTE position availableFixed Term Part-time 0.8FTE position available (Secondment)Registered Nurse with a current APC and Mental Health scope of practiceHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principlesof Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system thatserves all New Zealanders.About the roleTheForensic Mental Health Service (FMHS) provides assessment, intensive treatment,care and rehabilitation for tangata whaiora (consumers) who, as a result ofmental illness, have seriously offended, or are assessed as high risk forserious offending.
The FMHS works across a continuum frominpatient to community settings utilisingNursing case management to meet consumer's individual needs within amulti-disciplinary team framework, We are dedicated to developing goodworking therapeutic relationships with the person, their family/whanau and thewider health, corrections and justice systems.Our aim is to provide a non-judgemental, holistic and culturallysensitive approach which provides choices to support people with a mentalillness to live a meaningfullife. We place a strong emphasis onrisk management, psychiatric assessment and maintaining the privacy andconfidentiality for those in our care.
Te WhareManaaki (The House of Healing) is a 15 bed acute mediumsecure (locked) inpatient Forensic Mental Health Unit. People are primarilyadmitted via the Courts for a psychiatric assessment and possible treatment;transferred from prison at the recommendation of the Forensic Prison Team, or thecommunity due to concerns around risk and indicators of major mental illness.
About YouExcellentcommunication and interpersonal skills along with a caring and compassionatenature will see you excel in this area. We pride ourselves on working asa team in collaboration and partnership with consumers and family/whanau. Westrive to work within our philosophy to develop therapeutic, supportive andempowering relationships with consumers, to enable them to achieve theirpersonal goals and aspirations.Shifts follow a 4 days on, 2 days off roster pattern (for a full-time position-0.94 FTE)1x permanent full-time position available1x fixed term part-time position availablePlease advise within your covering letter which position you want to be considered for.Skills and experienceIn order tobe successful in this role, the following is required:Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC and mental health scope;Previous experience working within any area of mental health;Self-motivated, flexible and solutions-focused;Knowledge of and a commitment to Te Tiriti O Waitangi.A current NZ Drivers License is essential for community positions; For inpatient positions, a current NZ Driving License is desirable;Working at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.
We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to ApplyTo apply please click 'apply now.' Allapplications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Thursday, 12th March.If you have anyquestions about the role, please contact Lisa Gray at Lisa.Gray2@tewhatuora.govt.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceedwith the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.