Registered Nurse - Rimutaka Prison

## Mo tenei turanga mahi | About this role

• Enjoy genuine work-life balance, diverse practice, and career growth
• Develop skills in various health areas, from mental health to emergencies
• Join us at Rimutaka Prison in Upper Hutt, Wellington
• Mo te tunga | About the role
• Our Nurses benefit from a genuine work-life balance, avoiding night shift work while engaging in a diverse range of practice settings.

They operate in an environment that not only supports them but also provides professional career opportunities.

If you are seeking a rewarding and challenging work environment, possess adaptable clinical skills, and demonstrate strong organisational and communication abilities, a career in nursing at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) might be the right fit.Working in our prison health centres presents nurses with unique opportunities to develop and apply their skills across a broad spectrum of clinical areas.

Daily responsibilities involve providing a comprehensive range of primary health care services, assessing and managing individuals with various health needs, including physical and mental health, substance abuse, health education, and responding to emergencies while offering acute care.

A diverse range of post-graduate clinical exposure.

The ability to assess and respond effectively to emergency situations.

A strong motivation to continue learning and advancing professionally.

A non-judgmental approach.

Experience in triage, which is considered desirable for these roles.

Nurses must hold a full NZ drivers licence, be eligible to work in NZ and be registered with the NZNC.If you meet these criteria, we encourage you to apply and join our team, contributing to the healthcare environment at Rimutaka Prison.

Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) Health Services lead the delivery of patient-focused primary health care services to tangata within corrections facilities across Aotearoa.

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our over-arching strategic direction, places the focus on health at the heart of our business.

Building our frameworks from a Matauranga Maori basis is our focus to drive and support equity for Maori, which in turn will contribute to achieving our outcomes of reducing reoffending.

All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency – applications received via email will not be considered.When applying, submit a tailored

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