Community Mental Health Nurse

Mō te tūnga | About the role The Youth Forensic Team at CDHB is looking to appoint an experienced Community Mental Health Nurse. Based out of Whakatata House in central Christchurch, the Youth Forensic Team (YFT) provides psychiatric and AOD consultation, screening and assessment - as required for the Youth Court, Youth Drug Court and Rangatahi Court within Christchurch, Ashburton and Rangiora. The role also includes assertive case management and delivering therapeutic interventions for vulnerable young people to break the cycle at a crucial time in their lives. A motivated and flexible self-starter, you will enjoy meeting the challenges of working both autonomously and as part of a team to develop sound working relationships with our many community partners/agencies whom you will be liaising with. The ability to work in close collaboration with the youth, their family / whanau, other team members as well as partnering organisations is imperative to effectively engage appropriate clinical interventions for this vulnerable client group. The team has a range of skills and areas of clinical expertise and are supportive of staff new to the area. Opportunities for professional development are provided and encouraged to continue to build the expertise and resourcefulness of this team Ko wai koe | About You With sound psychiatric assessment skills and a robust knowledge of relevant legislation including Child, Youth and Family Act, MHA, Criminal Justice Act, your ability to accurately identify risk and plan and advise appropriate management strategies will be exceptional. Experience working within Child, Adolescent and Family services, Specialist Mental Health, is highly desirable for this role ' as the position does require experience and familiarity working with youth, and families/ whanau within mental health. Waitangi to your practice is essential for this role. Drawing on your mental health nursing experience will be fundamental to providing consultation and management advice to the Youth Justice Residential facility (Te Puna Wai o Tuhinapo), to assist with their interactions and care of the challenging young people admitted there. The relationships with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, will be organised and methodical in their approach to administration and time management, and will have flexibility and adaptability to meet the changeable nature of your work. A current full NZ Divers Licence is required for this position. This is a 1 FTE, permanent position, Mon ' Fri. Mō mātou ' About us From July this year the Canterbury DHB transitioned across to Te Whatu Ora - Health NZ. This is a great opportunity to make a difference at a time of significant change in the healthcare sector. Waitaha Canterbury is considered a world leader in its people centred approach to health care. We have a unique one health system approach focused on providing "the right care and support, to the right person, at the right time and in the right place." We plan, fund and deliver health services to the almost 600,000 New Zealanders that live in the Canterbury region. We are proud of how we do things. We have a way of working that we consider unique. It's about trying new things, listening to ideas from wherever they come from and working together as one. We are passionate about attracting, recruiting and retaining talented people ' become part of our team. Applications **Enquiries**: Should you have any questions on this role, please contact the hiring manager. David Sutton, Clinical Manager for South Community on 0272138071 ' within office hours. Shannon one that may only be performed by a person who has been vaccinated against vaccinated against Covid-19. This vaccination requirement includes gaining Booster Doses required to perform your role under the Health Order. As a person working in the health and disability sector you will meet many people, some of whom may be vulnerable. Without a vaccine, there is the risk that you may contract Covid-19. The requirement to be vaccinated is to keep you safe and also to endeavour to protect others against the potential transmission of Covid-19 as a result of you contracting it in the course of your employment.