Community And Justice Liaison Pacific Nurse - Forensic Youth Team

Details of the offer

Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora - Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District

Location: Porirua

Service: MHAIDS, Regional Forensic Service

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: Base salary is $81,683 to $106,739 NZNO / PSA based on skills and experience

Korero mo te turanga - About the role Our nurses provide liaison and consultation to and between Youth Courts, Prisons, Youth Justice Departments, Child Youth and Family, Mental Health, Police, Government and Community Agencies on mental health and addiction matters and the management of associated problems within the identified agency.

The nurse utilises clinical and medical-legal knowledge and skills to provide a quality rapid assessment of Pacific youth identified as having or who may have a mental health and addiction problem.

Mo to matou ropu - About our team The regional arm of Te Korowai-Whariki includes the Central Regional Forensic Mental Health Service which operates at the interface between Mental Health Services and the Justice System and works within the following settings - prisons, courts, community, and inpatient.

The Service offers assessment and rehabilitation services to defendants charged with criminal offences and offenders who have psychiatric illness.

Mou - About you The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong interpersonal and therapeutic communication skills with clients, nursing staff, and other professionals, as well as proficiency in communication and documentation.

Key Responsibilities Client assessment and care management, tailored to meet clients' needs and supported by nursing knowledge and evidence-based research. Essential Professional Qualifications, Accreditations, and Experience: Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand (NCNZ) Current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) with a scope appropriate to the workplace Completion of an undergraduate program (leading to registration) or postgraduate program in mental health nursing Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi's significance and obligations, with the ability to apply its principles meaningfully in the nursing role Broad knowledge of Pacific cultures and models of care, with proficiency in one or more Pacific languages Commitment to achieving equitable outcomes for Pacific communities Personal dedication to ongoing professional development E pa ana ki a tatou - About us Here at the Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District, we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicity, sexual orientations, disability, and religions.

A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.

Me pehea te tuku tono - How to apply Click the apply now button to send your application directly to us.

For further information on this role please email ****** and indicate the job title and vacancy number in the subject line.

Please note we will be reviewing applications as they are received.

Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai. By joining together we will succeed.

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