Police Liaison Service - Registered Nurse

• Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital, Mental Health Police Liaison Service
• Permanent, Full-time – 80 hours per fortnight (1.0 FTE)
• Join a team making a real difference in our community

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
 

About the Role

As a Registered Nurse in the Police Liaison Service, you will play a vital role in bridging the gap between emergency services and mental health care. This is a unique opportunity to work at the frontline of mental health and addiction support, providing urgent and non-urgent clinical intervention, assessment, and treatment strategies for individuals referred by Police, Justice, and Emergency Departments.
 

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Mental Health Police Liaison Service is a dynamic and responsive team working in partnership with Police and other emergency services. We are committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care that reflects the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Hawke’s Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about. For more information on living and working in Hawke’s Bay click HERE
 

About you

To thrive in this role, you will be a compassionate and resilient clinician who is confident working in high-pressure environments. You will bring:

- A current practising certificate with the Nursing Council of New Zealand

- A relevant graduate and postgraduate qualification

- Extensive experience (5+ years) in mental health and addictions

- Proven ability to work collaboratively across agencies and disciplines

- Strong understanding of Tikanga Māori and Whānau Ora principles

- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

- A commitment to equity, innovation, and continuous improvement
 

Desired Attributes:

- Experience in community mental health, counselling, or DAO roles

- Advanced IT and documentation skills

- Preceptorship experience and leadership capability
 

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
 

How to Apply

To review the position profile, click HERE To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Dawn Tyler via email on Dawn.Tyler@hbdhb.govt.nz 

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.