Registered Nurse Mental Health, Youth Forensic Service

Location: Kenepuru Hospital

Contract:  Permanent Part Time (0.93 FTE)

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 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. We work within a framework of clinical governance and are a progressive service committed to providing a culture of ongoing professional development for staff through regular supervision, an excellent professional development and recognition programme (PDRP), regular in-service training and support towards external education. You will be required to provide 24 hour assessment and care to our rangatahi (young people) in conjunction with the MDT. You will also be responsible for the oversight of the unregulated workforce. 

 About the Team/Service Location

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.

About you

• 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 Māori.
• A personal commitment to on-going learning and development including attainment/maintenance of PDRP.
• Applicants must hold a current Practising Certificate.
• Full drivers licence.

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 30^th November. 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.