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Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley

Youth Community and Justice Liaison Pacific Nurse

Porirua

FULL TIME

September 18, 2024

Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora – Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District
Location: Porirua
Service: MHAIDS, Regional Forensic Service
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: Base salary is $81,683 to $106,739 NZNO/ PSA based on skills and experience
Kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role
Our nurses provide liaison and consultation to and between Youth Courts, Prisons, Youth Justice Departments, Child Youth and Family, Mental Health, Police, Government and Community Agencies on mental health and addiction matters and the management of associated problems within the identified agency.
The nurse utilises clinical and medical-legal knowledge and skills to provide a quality rapid assessment of Pacific youth identified as having or who may have a mental health and addiction problem.
Mō tō mātou rōpū – About our team
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. The Service offers assessment and rehabilitation services to defendants charges with criminal offences and offenders who have psychiatric illness.
Moū – About you
The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong interpersonal and therapeutic communication skills with clients, nursing staff, and other professionals, as well as proficiency in communication and documentation. Key responsibilities include client assessment and care management, tailored to meet clients' needs and supported by nursing knowledge and evidence-based research.
Essential Professional Qualifications, Accreditations, and Experience:

Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand (NCNZ)
Current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) with a scope appropriate to the workplace
Completion of an undergraduate program (leading to registration) or postgraduate program in mental health nursing
Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi's significance and obligations, with the ability to apply its principles meaningfully in the nursing role
Broad knowledge of Pacific cultures and models of care, with proficiency in one or more Pacific languages
Commitment to achieving equitable outcomes for Pacific communities
Personal dedication to ongoing professional development

E pā ana ki a tatou – About us
Here at the 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
To find out more about us click on the following links:
Mental Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disability Service
Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply
For further information on this role please email recruitment@ccdhb.org.nz and indicate the job title and vacancy number in the subject line.
Please note we will be reviewing applications as they are received
Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai
By joining together we will succeed

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