Forensic Liaison

3 weeks ago


New Zealand CareJobz Recruitment Full time

**Forensic Liaison - Pacifika Nurse**

**Perm Full Time**

**Wellington Region**

**Excellent salary**

**Monday to Friday work**

**About the role**

The primary role of this position is to facilitate communication and collaboration among various agencies, including Youth Courts, Prisons, Youth Justice Departments, Child Youth and Family, Mental Health, Police, Government, and Community Agencies, regarding mental health and addiction matters. This involves providing consultation and liaison services to address associated problems within these organizations.

You will utilise your clinical and medical-legal knowledge adn skills to provide a quality rapid assessment of Pacific youth identified as having or who may have mental health or addiction problems.

**About you**

In their position, you will utilise your clinical and medical-legal expertise to conduct efficient and thorough assessments of Pacific Youth who have been identified as having or potentially having mental health and addiction issues. The term "Pacific" encompasses a diverse range of cultures from the Pacific Islands, including Samoa, Tonga, Cook Islands, Niue, Fiji, Tokelau, Tuvalu, and Kiribati, among others.

You will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in your knowledge of Pacific cultures, including language, customs, and practices. Additionally, you are encouraged to continually develop their understanding and appreciation of Pacific culture to better serve your service users.

**Essential Professional Qualifications / Accreditations / Registrations skills and experience**:

- Broad knowledge of Pacific cultures and models of care, and conversant in one or more Pacific languages.A commitment to achieving equitable outcomes for Pacific
- A personal commitment to on-going learning and development including attainment/maintenance of PDRP
- Full drivers licence
- Full Covid 19 Vaccination
- Registration with Nursing Council of New Zealand (NCNZ)
- A current NZ Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) and scope appropriate to place of work
- Completion of an undergraduate (leading to registration) or post graduate program in mental health nursing.

**How to apply**:
**About Carejobz Recruitment**

Our team is passionate about connecting talented healthcare professionals with their dream jobs in New Zealand and Australia. Whether you are looking for your next career move or seeking a new challenge, we are here to help.

We have a wide range of job opportunities across various healthcare sectors, including aged care, mental health, disability, and nursing.

We believe that finding the right job is more than just about salary and hours. That's why we take the time to understand what's important to you, whether it's work-life balance, career development, or company culture. Our goal is to help you find a role that not only matches your skills and experience but also fulfills your aspirations.

**Join our community of healthcare professionals today and let us help you find your dream job.**
- Monday to Friday
- Supportive MDT
- Ongoing support for professional development


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