Forensic Inpatient Nurse Specialist

5 days ago


Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand Southern District Health Board (New Zealand) Full time

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Forensic Inpatient Nurse Specialist - Southern District Health Board

Forensic Inpatient Nurse Specialist – Ward 9a

  • Ward 9A at Wakari Hospital is a 15-bed medium secure inpatient unit for Otago and Southland.
  • Full complement of a multidisciplinary team delivers a range of therapeutic services and programmes.
  • Collaborate in a safe environment and to plan care that meets individual needs.

About this role:

This role involves working with patients who are referred from the courts and/or prison setting for assessment and/or treatment. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide a rehabilitative role in assisting patients with complex needs to reintegrate into the community.

About Us

Southern District Health Board (Southern DHB) serves the largest geographical area of all New Zealand's 20 district health boards, covering more than 123,000 square kilometers across Dunedin, Invercargill, Queenstown, Gore, Wanaka and Central Otago. Our vision is to improve, promote and protect the health and wellbeing of our communities.

About You

  • Experienced Mental Health Registered Nurse
  • Hold current NZ registration and an APC
  • Hold a full drivers licence

You must be a New Zealand Registered Nurse, with a current APC and mental health sector experience or an interest in Mental Health. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds, including 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 Mikayla Hamilton at Mikayla.Hamilton@tewhatuora.govt.nz.
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.



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