Experienced Community Mental Health Nurse - Tū Māia,Regional Youth Forensics Service at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Toka Tumai Auckland, Auckland
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Working in a regionally focused, multi-disciplinary team, whose primary role is the assessment and treatment of Tamariki and Rangatahi involved in the Youth Justice systems
- Bring your expert clinician knowledge in mental health nursing.
- Full-time (40 hours), permanent role working Monday to Friday based in our Greenlane Clinical Centre - Auckland - NZ.
Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity
Tū Māia Regional Youth Forensics Service is looking for a dedicated and experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMHN) to join our dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you'll play a vital part in providing comprehensive assessments, interventions, and support to young people involved in the justice system.
Tū Māia Regional Youth Forensics Service is a specialised service dedicated to addressing the mental health needs of young people within the justice system. Our multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to ensure that each young person receives holistic care tailored to their unique circumstances. Our approach integrates mental health intervention, pharmacology, nursing, psychological support, and community engagement to enhance resilience, promote recovery, and support reintegration into the community.
Are you a passionate mental health nurse with a strong commitment to youth well-being?
For further details, please refer to the position description here.
- Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments, including risk assessments for self-harm, harm to others, and vulnerability.
- Develop and implement individualised treatment plans incorporating pharmacological interventions, psychotherapy, and behavioural strategies.
- Build strong therapeutic relationships with young people, taking into account their developmental stage, cultural background, and individual experiences.
- Collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team, including social workers, psychologists, occupational therapists and psychiatrist, lawyers, and law enforcement officers.
- Deliver individual and group therapy sessions focused on reducing distress and increased emotional and behavioural skills.
- Leverage your expertise in child and adolescent mental health (minimum 2 years’ experience) to inform your practice and interventions.
- Contribute to a supportive multi-disciplinary team environment and actively participate in case review meetings.
- When required, conduct assessments for court to inform legal decisions regarding the youth’s care and rehabilitation.
- Employ a bi-cultural practice model to ensure culturally relevant and respectful care. Embrace diverse perspectives and practices to enhance service delivery.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of our service, sharing your expertise and insights to enhance our impact and effectiveness.
- Support the professional growth of your colleagues through mentorship, training, and collaborative practice.
Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills
- A registered mental health nurse with a minimum of Level 4 qualification (or Level 3 working towards Level 4).
- Well-developed assessment skills, including risk assessment.
- Experience in developing and implementing effective intervention plans.
- Strong report writing and documentation skills.
- A talent for engaging with young people and building rapport.
- Previous experience working with child and adolescent mental health (a plus).
- A commitment to bi-cultural practice and embracing diversity and equity.
- Eagerness to contribute to service development and shape the future of youth forensics care.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Active participation in multidisciplinary case review meetings.
For more information about this role please contact Nicole Robertson @ nicoler2@adhb.govt.nz
Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
We are Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland. We provide health and disability services to more than half a million people living in central Auckland, regional services for Northland and greater Auckland, and specialist national services for the whole of New Zealand. Our main sites are Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre and Starship Children’s Hospital, located in central Auckland.
We are part of Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. Te Whatu Ora leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.
We are also an Accredited Employer with Immigration NZ (Please visit Immigration NZ Accredited Employer Work Visa for more information if you will be needing a Work Visa)
We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngāti Whātua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.
He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu | Why you will enjoy working here
We recognise there is more to life than mahi | work, and we encourage and provide access to all our staff several services and benefits to support themselves whilst they are employed within Te Toka Tumai Auckland.
For more information on what we offer, please click here.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
Please submit your application online, outlining your experience and motivation to apply to this role.
If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, please contact Reshma Amin - Recruitment Consultant at Reshmaa@adhb.govt.nz to discuss how we can best support your application.
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Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details
Employer: | Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Toka Tumai Auckland |
Location: | Auckland |
Position type: | Permanent Full time |
Category: | Health |
Date listed: | 23-Aug-2024 |
Salary range: | |
Closing date: | 22-Sep-2024 |
Reference: | GRE00627 |
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Website: | https://www.adhb.health.nz/ |
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