Registered Nurse Forensic Inpatient - Ward 9a at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Southern, OtagoWakari Hospital, Dunedin Salary Band - $75,773 to $106,739 pa pro-rata and KiwiSaverJoin us as we change the future of healthcare in Southern NZPermanent positions available, full and part-time (a variety of FTE available), let's talk!Free parkingHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders.
Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.
About the role Ward 9A at Wakari Hospital is a 15-bed medium secure inpatient unit for Otago and Southland for those persons who are in the Justice system and require assessment, treatment and rehabilitation.
Full complement of a multidisciplinary team delivers a range of therapeutic services and programmes in this settingStrong emphasis on linking people with families/whanau and support persons and reintegration into the wider communityWork in a secure environment predominantly with patients referred from the courts and/or prison setting for assessment and/or treatmentProvide a rehabilitative role in assisting patients with complex needs to reintegrate into the communityCollaborate in a safe environment and plan care that meets individual needsMaintain links with family and friends whose on-going support and input is often of vital importance to the provision of careAbout you You must be a New Zealand Registered Nurse, with a current APC and mental health sector experience or an interest in Mental Health.
We provide an excellent orientation to our positions and will happily support your ongoing professional development needs.
Our ideal candidate will: Have Mental Health experience or Comprehensive Registered NurseHold current NZ registration and an Annual Practising Certificate (APC)Hold a full driver's licenceHave competency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growthHave experience in projects/initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Matauranga Maori and Kaupapa Maori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.Working for Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'.
We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.
The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work.
It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do.
Health New Zealand is committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion: We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us.
Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment.
If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whanau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering), we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.Salary range This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the expired NZNO Collective, and the salary will be in accordance with the Registered Nurse Scale, between $75,773 and $106,739 p.a dependent on relevant experience.
How to apply To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click 'apply now'.
All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on Monday, 3 February 2025.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mikayla Hamilton at ******.
Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.
In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to the following: Occupational health assessmentPolice vetting/Ministry of Justice safety checksSerious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Southern
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