Registered Nurse - Nga Taiohi at Capital & Coast District Health Board (Wellington), Kenepuru Hospital/Porirua

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Nau mai, haere mai ki Ūpoko me Te Karu o Te Ika

Location: Kenepuru Hospital

Service:  Nga Taiohi

Contract:  PSA MECA

Kōrero mō te tūranga ' About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative and committed registered nurse to join the National Youth Secure Forensic Inpatient team at Keneperu 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 in conjunction with the MDT. You will also be responsible for the oversight of the unregulated workforce. 

Mō tō mātou rōpū ' About our team

The service is co-located with our Acute Youth Mental Health Inpatient Unit (Rangatahi) and the Youth Intellectual Disability (ID) Inpatient Unit (Hikitia Te Wairua). The three units are collectively known as the 'The Youth Centre for Excellence' at Kenepuru Hospital. This service is part of Mental Health, Addictions and Intellectual Disability Service (MHAID) 3DHB.' We offer a supportive and friendly environment to work in with a committed team of staff. 

Moū ' About you

• Previous youth and/or forensic experience preferred.
• Registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse is essential.
• Applicants must hold a current Practising Certificate.

E pā ana ki a tatou ' About us

Here at the 2DHBs (Capital & Coast District Health Board and Hutt Valley District Health Boards) 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.

The 2DHBs are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

To find out more about us click on the following links:

Capital and Coast DHB

Hutt Valley DHB

Mental Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disability Service

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

Click the apply now button to send your application directly to us. For further information on this role please email recruitment@ccdhb.org.nz and indicate the job title and vacancy number in the subject line.

We require all our employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with an approved vaccine, including have had one booster vaccination. We are not accepting applications that do not meet this criteria

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