About this role0.6 FTE PositionNga kawenga |About the roleAra Poutama Aotearoa (Corrections) Health Services are at the forefront of delivering patient-centered healthcare within Corrections facilities across Aotearoa. Our overarching strategic direction, Hokai Rangi, places a strong emphasis on prioritising health within our operations. We are committed to developing frameworks rooted in Matauranga Maori to promote equity for Maori communities, ultimately contributing to our goal of reducing reoffending.We are currently seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist with a Mental Health scope of practice who has expertise in trauma care to join our expanding mental health team based at the Northern Regional Corrections Facility. As a professional, you should be comfortable working in a diverse environment and possess resilience while respecting individuals' backgrounds. Our teams aim to exemplify expert clinical practice, with a strong emphasis on Humanising and Healing – valuing the human dignity and inherent mana of those under our care and their families. Familiarity with culturally appropriate healthcare delivery for Maori is essential.Our health care teams benefit from a genuine work-life balance, competitive salary, professional development opportunities, both internal and external clinical and cultural supervision, and an environment that fosters a vibrant and supportive team culture focused on growth.This is a specialised nursing role that combines advanced clinical nursing practice with expertise in trauma care. You'll have a post-grad qualification in Nursing with scope of practice in Mental Health or be actively working towards one or possess equivalent learning. You'll demonstrate strong cultural competence, understanding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application, and have experience working with and for Maori communities. With specialised mental health nursing experience across primary/community, secondary, or tertiary settings, you'll be well-equipped to handle a variety of situations. You'll showcase relevant experience, particularly in working with individuals facing acute and complex mental health and/or addiction issues. Additionally, you'll have a solid grasp of the professional, ethical, and legislative requirements associated with providing mental health services.This role is pro-rata 0.6FTE. The full salary range is $110,704 - 117,907 increasing to $114,025 - $121,444 from 1 July 2024.Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) Health Services lead the delivery of patient-focused primary health care services to tangata within corrections facilities across Aotearoa.Hokai Rangi , our over-arching strategic direction, places the focus on health at the heart of our business.Building our frameworks from a Matauranga Maori basis is our focus to drive and support equity for Maori, which in turn will contribute to achieving our outcomes of reducing reoffending.Applications Close11pm Tuesday, 9 April 2024.Please apply and describe your motivation for joining the department, highlighting relevant skills and experience. Please include a tailored CV or Cover Letter if you have one. Alignment to our Kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples that reflect and demonstrate our organisation values.Ara Poutama Aotearoa values diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce which reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair and inclusive, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.#J-18808-Ljbffr
