Clinical Coordinator For Intellectual Disability Forensic Service

## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Location :
• Porirua
• Contract :
• Permanent, Full Time (1 FTE)Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora isfirmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated toserving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we'rebuilding a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability,whānau-centred care, and excellence.
• About the Role
• IntellectualDisability Forensic Service is part of the Mental Health Addiction andIntellectual Disability Service Directorate (MHAIDs) which encompasses the Capital Coast, Hutt Valley and Wairarapa Districtsand includes local, regional, and national services. Including adult, youth andcommunity services.Wecurrently have a vacancy for a full time Clinical Coordinator in theIntellectual Disability Service.We are a progressive servicecommitted to providing a culture of ongoing professional development for staffthrough regular clinical supervision, excellent professional development andrecognition programme (PDRP) for nursing, regular in-service training andsupport towards external education.Thepurpose of the Clinical Coordinator role is to manage the day to day running ofthe unit under the guidance of the Team Leader. The Clinical Coordinatorprovides support to the Team Leader in regard to staff rosters, leave andresource management and coordinating the staff and clients daily activities.Coreresponsibilities of the role include :
• Delegated responsibility for aspects of the Team Leader role
• Clinical coordination of the unit activities daily
• Professional practice standards are maintained and monitored
• Recognition of financial and resources constraints
• Monitoring of annual leave and sick leave
• Staff will be engaged in appropriate education
• Actively contributes to Continuous Quality Improvement activities within the service
• Works with colleagues in professional development activities
• Participates in recognised post registration education
• Actively contributes to risk minimisation activities within the service and identifies risk and suggests improvements
• Complies with policies and proceduresComplies with responsibilities under the Health &Safety in the Workplace Act 2015
• About theTeam / Service / Location
• The Regional Intellectual Disability SecureService (RIDSS) provides secure (inpatient) care and rehabilitation servicesfor male and female adults and adolescents who have a diagnosed intellectualdisability and have committed often serious offences. Our clients are usuallyCare Recipients or Special Care Recipients under the Intellectual Disability(Compulsory Care and Rehabilitation) Act, 2003 who have been convicted or foundunfit to stand trial.The service is staffed by a team of cliniciansfrom medical, nursing, allied health and support work backgrounds. We also havemanagement and administrative staff.We have small client numbers in each of our fourinpatient services. The length of stay for each client varies, and in morerecent years orders have been made for an average of two years.To ensure that ourclients receive the best possible care and rehabilitation, the RIDSS hasdeveloped a Model of Care that draws on the strengths of our clients and eachdiscipline within the multidisciplinary team. This framework incorporates theGood Lives Model of offender rehabilitation, a comprehensiverisk assessment structure, a Positive Behaviour Support approach to directcare, and a formal staff supervision and education programme.
• About you
• Has a post graduate qualification (or working towards one) in Nursing.
• Minimum of 3 years post registration working in a Mental Health or Intellectual Disability service
• Current annual practising certificate.
• Registered with the NZ Nursing council.
• Has a full current NZ Drivers licence.
• Experience in coordinating a team of clinicians and support staff.
• Experience in negotiation and networking across several disciplines.
• Experience in taking ownership accountability and responsibility for the role.
• Experience in anticipating, identifying, resolving clinical and administrative / management problems to the desired goals.
• Experience in managing change.
• Experience in coordinating quality systems, and
• Knowledge of intellectual disability is essential.
• Working at HealthNew Zealand
• Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare forthe people of Aotearoa / New Zealand.Our people are at the heart ofeverything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers andhonouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversityand welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages,ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverseand inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service ourcommunity. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus onMāori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
• How to Apply
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• .'All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 16th November.If you have any questions about the role, please
• We will reviewapplications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, beforethe closing date of this advertisement.
• | Location : | Kenepuru Hospital / Porirua |

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