The Registered Nurse (RN) working in the adult forensic inpatient units will have a desire to develop in an area of nursing; will have the ability to work using a team nursing approach, within the wider Multidisciplinary Team (MDT), demonstrate values consistent with those of the MHAID Services and will be committed to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.

The Team Nursing approach commits to provide person / family centred care, using current evidence to assist people to achieve their optimum health. It considers the nursing skill (PDRP) level and staff mix with Registered Nurses (RN) and Mental Health Support Workers (MHSW) working together as part of the team. The benefits of a Team Nursing approach are: