Mental Health Nurse

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Detail information about job Mental Health Nurse. Terms and conditions vacancy

Refugees as Survivors New Zealand is seeking a Mental Health Nurse who is passionate about working in this dynamic area and contributing to the successful resettlement of newly arrived refugees in New Zealand.

OUR SERVICE   

Refugees as Survivors New Zealand (RASNZ) provides specialist mental health, assessment, treatment and referral services for all incoming United Nations Quota Refugees. RASNZ functions as a national resource for those involved with refugees, asylum seekers and victims of torture and severe trauma.  

The Mental Health Nurse is part of a twofold team, one based at the unique Mangere Refugee Resettlement Centre, a one-stop-shop for refugee case planning and management and orientation prior to community resettlement. The other being a community based mobile team which provides psychological services to former refugees living in the Auckland area.

This position is 1.5 FTE

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• A high level of competence in the assessment and treatment of clients who have experienced trauma
• Experience in coordinating appointments and dispensing medication
• A background in working with culturally and linguistically diverse clients  
• The ability to liaise and work with a range of organisations and agencies at the Resettlement Centre and in the community
• Excellent communication skills
• New Zealand professional body registration

Closing date Wednesday 1st August

DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

• CV  
• Cover letter
• Copy of NZ Registration
• Two referees
• Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa
• Contact Denise for a copy of the Position Description

  Contact: [email protected]