Registered Nurses - Te Whare Manaaki, Forensic Mental Health | Hillmorton Hospital

• Hillmorton Hospital, Christchurch
• 2x Permanent full-time 0.94FTE positions available
• Registered Nurses with a current APC and Mental Health scope of practice

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the role

The Forensic Mental Health Service (FMHS) provides assessment, intensive treatment, care and rehabilitation for tangata whaiora (consumers) who, as a result of mental illness, have seriously offended, or are assessed as high risk for serious offending.  The FMHS works across a continuum from inpatient to community settings utilising Nursing case management to meet consumer’s individual needs within  a multi-disciplinary team framework, We are dedicated to developing good working therapeutic relationships with the person, their family/whanau and the wider health, corrections and justice systems. Our aim is to provide a non-judgemental, holistic and culturally sensitive approach which provides choices to support people with a mental illness to live a meaningful life. We place a strong emphasis on risk management, psychiatric assessment and maintaining the privacy and confidentiality for those in our care.

Te Whare Manaaki (The House of Healing) is a 15 bed acute medium secure (locked) inpatient Forensic Mental Health Unit. People are primarily admitted via the Courts for a psychiatric assessment and possible treatment; transferred from prison at the recommendation of the Forensic Prison Team, or the community due to concerns around risk and indicators of major mental illness.

About You

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills along with a caring and compassionate nature will see you excel in this area.  We pride ourselves on working as a team in collaboration and partnership with consumers and family/whanau. We strive to work within our philosophy to develop therapeutic, supportive and empowering relationships with consumers, to enable them to achieve their personal goals and aspirations.

• The positions are based on a roster thus flexibility across all shifts (morning, afternoon, and night) is imperative – the shifts follow a 4 days on, 2 days off roster pattern (for a full-time position-0.94 FTE).
• There are 2x permanent full-time positions available.

Skills and experience

In order to be successful in this role, the following is required:

• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC and mental health scope;
• Previous experience working within any area of mental health;
• Self-motivated, flexible and solutions-focused;
• Knowledge of and a commitment to Te Tiriti O Waitangi.
• A current NZ Drivers License is essential for community positions;
• For inpatient positions, a current NZ Driving License is desirable;

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. 

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by Friday 4th April. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Natalie Gaunt at natalie.gaunt@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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