Healthdownsouth – Otago and Southland District Health Boards
As District Health Boards, we provide government-funded hospital services to our region and fund other primary health services. We employ a wide range of health professionals to our inpatient and community based health services.
Our region offers the best in outdoors life with two of New Zealand’s national parks, four main ski fields, cycling, hunting, wind surfing and beaches all close by without traffic jams to get in your way. Many former UK health professionals are working within our team, enjoying rewarding health careers, quality family time and a superb outdoors lifestyle.
Registered Nurse - Intellectual Disability Service
- Title:Registered Nurse - Intellectual Disability Service
- Date listed: Tue 03 Nov
- Apply before: Mon 23 Nov
- Location: Otago
Are you a Registered Nurse with recent Mental Health or Intellectual Disability nursing experience looking for a full time or part time position?
These positions may be of particular interest to Registered Nurses currently working in New Zealand from overseas who want to experience what the lower half of the South Island has to offer, or you may already be situated in Dunedin and want a change of pace!
Ward 10a offers specialised services for persons with intellectual disabilities and dual diagnosis; intellectual disability and mental health issues, and with complex challenging behaviours which may have resulted in offending and involvement with the legal system.
Behavioural, risk, functional and mental health assessments are undertaken in a multidisciplinary team approach. The focus is on providing a safe environment, maximising independence, increasing social contact, and reintegration to community living.
We are particularly interested in hearing from registered nurses who are dynamic and innovative and wish to join a service that is committed to developing high standards of practice and supports ongoing professional development.
These positions may be of particular interest to Registered Nurses currently working in New Zealand from overseas who want to experience what the lower half of the South Island has to offer, or you may already be situated in Dunedin and want a change of pace!
Ward 10a offers specialised services for persons with intellectual disabilities and dual diagnosis; intellectual disability and mental health issues, and with complex challenging behaviours which may have resulted in offending and involvement with the legal system.
Behavioural, risk, functional and mental health assessments are undertaken in a multidisciplinary team approach. The focus is on providing a safe environment, maximising independence, increasing social contact, and reintegration to community living.
We are particularly interested in hearing from registered nurses who are dynamic and innovative and wish to join a service that is committed to developing high standards of practice and supports ongoing professional development.
