Registered Nurse Mental Health - Mt Eden Corrections Facility

About the role Deliver specialised mental health services bridging primary and tertiary care. Collaborate with skilled professionals in a healing-focused, multi-disciplinary team. Demonstrate dignity and mana in every interaction with those in our care. As a Mental Health Registered Nurse, you will deliver specialised Mental Health nursing services that will enhance the well‑being of those entrusted to our care. From initial triage and assessment to implementing evidence-based treatments, you’ll assume a pivotal role in amalgamating primary health and tertiary mental health services. About you Demonstrate experience working as a Mental Health nurse who resonates strongly with our kaupapa and can effectively showcase their alignment through a written application, demonstrating how they meet our essential requirements. You will hold registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a current New Zealand Annual Practising Certificate. Your role requires a foundation in strong cultural competence, encompassing an understanding of the TeTiritioWaitangi and its application, along with cultural knowledge and experience in working with and for Māori, whānau, and iwi. It is imperative that you can demonstrate relevant experience, especially in dealing with individuals facing acute and complex mental health and/or addiction issues. You will need to exhibit a proven understanding of the professional, ethical and legislative requirements associated with providing mental health service care and treatment within a prison context. A post‑graduate qualification in Mental Health or working towards one is desirable. Experience, qualifications and registration in NewZealand is required. Preference will be given to candidates who have proven experience working within the NewZealand healthcare system, hold relevant NewZealand qualifications and are currently registered with the appropriate regulatory bodies. Benefits The full salary range is $77,289 – $108,874 per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect clinical competency, skills and experience relevant to the role. About us Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections)PaeOra leads the delivery of patient-focused primary health and mental health care services to tangata within corrections facilities across Aotearoa. Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re‑offending and addressing the overrepresentation of Māori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whānau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of ourHōkaiRangi strategy. We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required. #J-18808-Ljbffr