Co-Existing Clinician/Community Mental Health Nurse

Location:  Palmerston North 

Contract:  Permanent, Full time (1 FTE)

Salary:      Step 2 – Step 5 based on experience.

Health 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, whānau-centred care, and excellence. 

About the role

We are seeking a motivated, resourceful and enthusiastic registered health professional to join the Youth Forensic Team. As a team we provide liaison and consultation to and between Youth Courts, Youth Justice Facilities, Prisons, Oranga Tamariki, Mental Health Services, Police, Government and Non-Government Organisations on mental health and addiction matters and the management of associated problems. The primary purpose of the role it to provide specialist assessments, counselling and support to Youth with substance abuse/dependency and associated mental health issues. 

About the Team/Service/ Location 

The regional arm of Te Korowai-Whāriki 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 services. The Service offers assessment and rehabilitation services to defendants charged with criminal offences and offenders who have psychiatric illness. 

About you

If you are interested and committed to improving the health and well-being of youth affected by alcohol and other drug use and meet the below requirements we would be very interested in meeting you:

• Registration with Nursing Council of New Zealand (NCNZ)
• A current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) and scope appropriate to place of work
• Completion of an undergraduate (leading to registration) or post graduate program in mental health or Intellectual disability nursing.

We are looking for someone who is able to demonstrate professional, legal and ethical responsibilities and cultural safety. These include being able to demonstrate knowledge and judgement and being accountable for own actions and decisions, while promoting an environment that maximises clients’ safety, independence, quality of life and health. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, and be able to work in a therapeutic manner with clients. They will also have strong and clear written communication skills and be able to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally within our health team and with other agencies that we interface with. 

Working at 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. 

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. 

How to Apply 

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 31st March. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Marianne.Lovgren@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.