Police Liaison Service - Registered Nurse

Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Hospital – Mental Health Police Liaison Service Permanent, Full-time – 80 hours per fortnight (1.0 FTE) About the Role As a Registered Nurse in the Police Liaison Service, you will play a vital role in bridging the gap between emergency services and mental health care. You will provide urgent and non-urgent clinical intervention, assessment, and treatment strategies for individuals referred by Police, Justice, and Emergency Departments. About the Team/Service/Location Our Mental Health Police Liaison Service is a dynamic and responsive team working in partnership with Police and other emergency services. We are committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care that reflects the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Hawkes Bay offers an excellent work-life balance and a high quality of life. About you You will thrive in this role if you are a compassionate and resilient clinician who is confident working in high-pressure environments. Current practising certificate with the Nursing Council of New Zealand Relevant graduate and postgraduate qualification Extensive experience (5+ years) in mental health and addictions Proven ability to work collaboratively across agencies and disciplines Strong understanding of Tikanga Māori and Whānau Ora principles Excellent communication and problem-solving skills Commitment to equity, innovation, and continuous improvement Desired Attributes Experience in community mental health, counselling, or DAO roles Advanced IT and documentation skills Preceptorship experience and leadership capability Diversity and Inclusion Health New Zealand welcomes applications from diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. All applicants must be considered for employment in a fair, unbiased manner. #J-18808-Ljbffr