Registered Nurse - National Youth Forensic Service at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley, Kenepuru Hospital/PoriruaNau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora - Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District Location: Kenepuru Hospital
Contract: Permanent, Part Time (0.93FTE / 37.2 hours per week)
We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative and committed registered nurse to join the National Youth Secure Forensic Inpatient team at Kenepuru Hospital.
We offer an MDT approach to specialised assessment and treatment for youth offenders with mental health problems within a bi-cultural model of care.
You will be required to provide 24 hour assessment and care to our rangatahi (young people) in conjunction with the MDT and will also be responsible for the oversight of the unregulated workforce.
Nga Taiohi is the national secure youth forensic 10 beds unit for the treatment of Rangatahi (young people) with severe health and/or alcohol and other drugs (AOD) issues who have offended or alleged to have offended and are involved in New Zealand's justice system.
Minimum Requirements:Previous youth and/or forensic experience preferred.Registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand as a Registered Nurse.Demonstrates an understanding of the significance of and obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, including how to apply Te Tiriti principles in a meaningful way in the nursing role.A commitment to achieving equitable outcomes for Maori.A personal commitment to on-going learning and development including attainment/maintenance of PDRP.Applicants must hold a current Practising Certificate.Here at Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions.
A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.
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Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
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