Forensic Unit  (Ward 9a)
Wakari Hospital
Permanent, Full-time

This Registered Nurse role on Ward 9A provides an excellent opportunity to develop your clinical skills on a shift by shift basis, actively engage in quality initiatives, work alongside patients in a complex environment to meet the identified needs of clients in a multi disciplinary setting. With an emphasis on the delivery of safe client focused care in a secure setting where risk assessment and monitoring are an essential component.

The role encompasses acute care of people who are transferred from the prison setting and/or the district court for the purposes of assessment for court reports. The continuing care and rehabilitation of patients with a special status and complex needs. Working closely with the Associate Charge Nurse Manager and the Clinical Nurse Specialist.

This is a great opportunity for the right candidate. We are looking for an enthusiastic Registered Nurse with a range of skills and experience who can work effectively with the team in a forensic environment to a high standard of practice

Further details regarding the above vacancy as well as all other positions at Otago District Health Board can be found on our website - please visit www.otagodhb.govt.nz to apply. A CV and cover letter will be required.

To apply, please click the following link http://www.healthdownsouth.co.nz/index.php?pageLoad=3&jobCategory=Nursing&job_id=1976  and follow the online instructions or contact Jayne Inglis, phone 03 470 9571 or email jayne.inglis@osdhbs.govt.nz

Closing Date: 10^{th February 2010.}