Registered Nurse Forensic Community Mental Health Team

# Registered Nurse Forensic Community Mental Health Team at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Southland## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role**Registered Nurse, Forensic Community Mental Health Team, Invercargill*** Secondment up to 1 FTE for up to October 2026* Great work / life balance* Salary range - $75,773 - $106,739 per annum pro-rata +KiwiSaver**About the Role**We are looking for a Registered Nurse to join the Forensic Community Mental Health Team on secondment. You will be working with tāngata whaiora (service users) within the Invercargill Men's Prison and those who are based within the community.You will be part of a supportive and experienced multi-disciplinary team that provides specialist care to tāngata whaiora with complex mental health needs, with co-existing factors of offending and high-risk behaviours. Your areas of professional interest will be fostered.We aim to facilitate assessment, treatment and recovery by employing a holistic array of interventions to help tāngata whaiora. We are guided by relational security aspects of care to promote safety and protection for all. We offer an MDT approach to specialised assessment and care for adults who are referred by the courts or prison. 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) and regular in-service training.The successful applicant will also be supported by the broader Mental Health Addictions, Intellectual Disability Services network of Social Workers.**About the Team/Service**The Forensic Community Mental Health Team is part of the Mental Health Addiction and Intellectual Disability Services (MHAID). The service has adult, youth and community services. The Team is a dynamic and supportive workplace where autonomous practice, research, professional development is supported.You will be joining a multi-disciplinary team of health professionals committed to the delivery of gold standard care to the population we serve. We offer you a warm, pleasant working environment in a modern low-rise building, very good resources and the opportunity to work and develop professionally within a progressive and friendly team that is well supported by management.**About You**To be considered for the role you will:* Be an experienced Mental Health or Comprehensive Registered Nurse* Hold current NZ registration and an APC* Have a current, clean driver license* Be a confident and effective communicator, truly passionate about your work and hold an unwavering belief in people's recovery**The Location**Life is kind in Invercargill. If it's the city life you crave, you'll find it here, there is also beautiful scenery and loads of attractions right on your doorstep. Boasting a lively restaurant and café scene, not to mention world class local attractions like Bill Richardson Transport World and Motorcycle Mecca. The Southern district offers the benefits of excellent amenities, first class primary through to tertiary education. Whether it's surfing, kayaking or sailing; skiing, hunting or fishing; there's literally something for everyone.It's all here waiting - the opportunity to create a fantastic work/life balance is within your reach.**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. If you have any questions about the role, please contact: Steph Keene on [email protected]*We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.*## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern || Location: | Southland || Position type: | Secondment || Category: | || Date listed: | 29-Jun-2026 || Salary range: | $75,773 - $106,739 || Closing date: | 14-Jul-2026 || Reference: | 1933793 || Attachment: | No File Attached || File links: | || Website: | | #J-18808-Ljbffr