Registered Nurse
Nurse led service, with generous training and study allowances
Summary about this job
Nursing - Psych, Forensic & Correctional Health
Company: Department of Corrections
Location: Wellington
Work type: Full Time
Salary: n\a
Phone: +64-9-765-2502
Fax: +64-6-313-7114
E-mail: n\a
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Detail information about job Registered Nurse. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Recent experience in primary or secondary health care nursing
- A broad range of post-graduate clinical experience
- Shifts include weekend work, but no night shifts
Location: Wellington Area
Vacancy number: CSLNR9739
Nurse led service, with generous training and study allowances
The Department of Corrections employs 250 Nurses who work collaboratively with Doctors, Allied Health staff and custody personnel. We’re united by our goal of making a positive difference in the lives of offenders, their families and the community.
Nursing at Corrections offers many unique opportunities to develop and practise your skills in a wide range of clinical areas. On any given day Nurses working in our prison health centres provide a full range of primary health care services. Nurses assess and manage people with a variety of health issues, challenging physical and mental health problems, substance abuse related issues, as well as responding to emergencies and providing health education.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Recent experience in primary or secondary health care nursing
- A broad range of post-graduate clinical experience
- The ability to assess and respond to an emergency situation
- The motivation to continue learning and developing professionally
- A non-judgemental approach
- Experience in triage (desirable).
- A full clean NZ drivers licence
- Current APC and NZ registration
Shifts include weekend work, but no night shifts, as there is an on-call triage system in place overnight.
If you think you have what it takes to make a positive change, then we’d like to hear from you.
All applications should be submitted online at the Corrections website. Emailed applications will not be considered.
Applications close Sunday 22 July 2018.