Registered Nurse - Christchurch Men\'s Prison in Canterbury

About this role

• Enjoy genuine work-life balance, diverse practice, and career growth
• Develop skills in various health areas, from mental health to emergencies

Mō te tūnga | 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 centers 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.

Mōu | About you

We have openings at Christchurch Men’s Prison for Registered Nurses who can demonstrate:

• Recent clinical experience in either primary or secondary health care nursing.
• 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.

If you meet these criteria, we encourage you to apply and join our team, contributing to the healthcare environment at Christchurch Men’s Prison.

Ngā painga | The benefits

The full salary range is $77,289 - $108,874 per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

Ara Poutama Aotearoa Health Services lead the delivery of patient-focused primary health care services to tangata within corrections facilities across Aotearoa. Our over-arching strategic direction places the focus on health at the heart of our business. Building our frameworks from a Mātauranga Māori basis is our focus to drive and support equity for Māori, which in turn will contribute to achieving our outcomes of reducing reoffending.

Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and addressing the overrepresentation of Māori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whānau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our strategy.

We value diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation, we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

To submit an application and view the position description, click the apply link. 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 CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.

Applications close on: Tuesday, 31st March

If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact sarah.rostron@corrections.govt.nz, or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.