Work within supportive and innovative multi-disciplinary team and newly built environment; Have access to unique professional development and education opportunities; Further grow and develop your nursing skills and expertise within Intellectual Disability and Forensic nursing; Full-time and part-time Registered Nursing roles available.Mo te tunga About the roleTe Whatu Ora - Waitaha Canterbury Forensic Intellectual Disability (ID) Team is on a journey of innovationand evolution in delivering the best possible care to our tangata whaiora. Here,we are focusing on long-term rehabilitation and acute care interventions of ourtangata whaiora by discovering and building on their personal strengths and providinga supported transition back to their community. Deliveringa high standard of care is important to the Whaikaha team. The addition of ournew contemporary high care area allows us to offer safe, individualised care andstrengthens our ability to implement our model of care. Asa result, we are now looking for Registered and Enrolled Nurses with passion and interest inIntellectual Disability and Forensic nursing who can bring fresh ideas to ourteam and help us to deliver on this vision. We have permanent full-time(0.94FTE) and part-time roles available.Pehea About You Youwill join a supportive an experienced team that strives to make a realdifference in people - s lives. Youwill work in a fulfilling and yet dynamic environment with tangata whaiora - consumers who have very complex challenges to face. Youwill also get an opportunity to build long-term relationships with our tangata whaiora and deliver a full and holistic rangeof nursing care. Usinganalysis from data collection you will gain insight into the function ofbehaviour for our tangata whaiora and how this informs our clinicalinterventions. Finally,you will have access and support with your on-going professional development includingpost-graduate studies and more unique Intellectual Disability training likePositive Behaviour Support, enabled by our comprehensive staff orientationpackage, clinical supervisors, nursing leadership and close partnership withthe University of Otago. Nga pukenga me nga wheako Skills and experience Be an enthusiastic RegisteredNurse bringing a range of knowledge and skills in mental health or intellectualdisability nursing. Have a current AnnualPracticing Certificate (APC) scoped for mental or intellectual disabilitynursing. A drive to develop your professionalpractise. Be compassionate and caringand have a strong sense of curiosity about those you care for. Have exceptional interpersonalcommunication skills and positive demeanour. Critical thinking,planning and adaptability to a constantly changing environment. Abilityto work within the multi-disciplinary team, providing a clinical nursingperspective and managing task allocation and direction and delegationeffectively. Mo matou About UsSpecialist Mental Health Services are an interdisciplinary team that forms part of Te Whatu Ora - Waitaha Canterbury. We are committed to working and partnering with tangata whaiora and their whanau. Constantly striving to work within our philosophy; we develop therapeutic, supportive and empowering relationships with our consumers, enabling them to achieve their personal goals and aspirations. Tono inaianei Apply NowPlease submit your most recent resume along with a cover letter stating why you believe that you are the ideal candidate for the role highlighting any skills you have gained along the way. Applications are only accepted online so please visit our website at complete an application.Enquires - Shannon Le Roux - Recruitment Partner Shannon. will be progressed as they apply, so if this sounds like you, please apply now. #J-18808-Ljbffr
