The Registered Nurse (RN) working in the adult forensic inpatient units will have a desire to develop in an area of nursing; will have the ability to work using a team nursing approach, within the wider Multidisciplinary Team (MDT), demonstrate values consistent with those of the MHAID Services and will be committed to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.
The Team Nursing approach commits to provide person / family centred care, using current evidence to assist people to achieve their optimum health. It considers the nursing skill (PDRP) level and staff mix with Registered Nurses (RN) and Mental Health Support Workers (MHSW) working together as part of the team. The benefits of a Team Nursing approach are:
Improved communication and coordination of care; Enhanced teaching of clinical decision-making and skills; Increased patient satisfaction Improved patient care Increased work satisfaction and staff retention Decreased staff turnover Supporting change implementation is an important aspect of this role. The environment is one of continuing change as we strive for quality practice and improved patient safety. The RN is a key part of the team's involvement in such change.
Mo to matou ropu – About our team Purehurehu is a male secure facility and Rangipapa is a male/female secure facility – both units provide treatment, assessment and rehabilitation for tangata whaiora/consumers who are required to undergo psychiatric assessment prior to a court hearing and also for consumers committed to a mental health facility under the Criminal Procedure (Mentally Impaired Persons) Act 2003 or Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992.
Mou – About you We are looking for an innovative and committed Registered Nurse to join our health care team. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of our creative teams implementing a multi-disciplinary approach for consumers within the Regional Forensic Service.
Essential Professional Qualification/Accreditations/Registrations:
Registration with the NCNZ as an RN A current practising certificate Active involvement and progression along the PDRP and a post graduate qualification or working towards this, or equivalent learning. E pa ana ki a tatou – About us Here at 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.
Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Maori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
To find out more about us click on the following links:
Capitaland Coast
HuttValley
MentalHealth, Addiction and Intellectual Disability Service
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Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai By joining together we will succeed
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