Nurse Practitioner - FPA

Within the Forensic Psychiatric Department, also known as the FPA, in Franeker, we work with and for people who have come into contact, or are at risk of coming into contact, with the police and justice system due to criminal behavior, and who also present with psychiatric issues. Additionally, there may be issues regarding personality disorders, intellectual disabilities, addiction, or behavioral problems. Patients often also face challenges in the areas of social relationships, work and daily activities, finances, and housing. Treatment is often part of a conditional sentence. Due to the complex issues of our patients, you will constantly switch between different interests, disciplines, and levels.

As a nurse practitioner, you are actively involved in the treatment, guidance, and coaching of patients with complex issues. Together with your colleagues, you are responsible for a safe treatment climate, where the theme of forensic vigilance is constantly central. The (offense-related) treatment trajectory of patients consists of pharmacotherapy, milieu therapy, group treatments, psychotherapy, psychomotor therapy, occupational therapy, trajectory guidance, and daily activities. During treatment, patients go through various leave stages, appropriate to the phase of their resocialization. In doing so, you work closely with chain partners, such as probation services and ForFACT.

As a lead practitioner, you work closely with a psychiatrist and a clinical psychologist. You fulfill an important role within the multidisciplinary treatment team and work intensively with the sociotherapeutic teams in the wards. You treat patients yourself, coordinate treatment trajectories, and actively involve relatives and chain partners in the process. Additionally, you contribute to working groups focused on the further development and improvement of the quality of care. There is plenty of room to apply your expertise in the further development of forensic care within the FPA.

• A workplace in which the role and function of nurse practitioner is firmly positioned alongside the role of your fellow lead practitioners
• You will get the opportunity to (further) develop yourself and specialize in the field of Forensic Psychiatry
• You will join a dynamic working environment with enthusiastic and inspiring colleagues where there is room to learn from one another and share knowledge
• At the FPA Franeker, you follow The Forensic learning track. In this online course, you will gain in-depth knowledge of working within Forensic Psychiatry and gain knowledge of the legal frameworks within which this takes place
• Employment conditions in accordance with CAO GGZ, grading in FWG 65, max. € 6,918 based on full-time employment
• Personal training budget, for accreditation purposes, of at least € 2,000 per year
• Balance budget of € 1,000.- per year with full-time employment
• Participation in the Specialist Staff NP, being an advisory body to the Board of Directors
• An indefinite employment contract

• You want to commit yourself with heart and soul to the people who need us most
• You find it a challenge to deliver state-of-the-art tailored care within the guidelines
• You do not shy away from complexity but rather tackle it with great enthusiasm
• You can work in a coaching capacity within a team and can also think outside the box based on your expertise in the nursing domain
• You are willing to participate as a practitioner within the crisis service of GGZ Friesland

We are there for the people who need us most. Annually, at twelve different locations spread throughout Friesland, we offer professional help to more than 12,000 people with severe psychiatric disorders. At home, in the outpatient clinic, day treatment, or during admission to the clinic. We are also there in case of crisis, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

With us, you can make a difference, and we are actively committed to specialist recovery-supportive care close to the patient. You do not do this alone, but together. Together with your colleagues, with other organizations, but above all with the patient and their loved ones.

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Do you have any questions or would you like more information about GGZ Friesland? Call, email, or WhatsApp Youssef Tatou, Recruitment and Retention Scout, via youssef.tatou@ggzfriesland.nl or 06 - 41182460.

We look forward to your application!

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated. A valid Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) is part of the appointment procedure and is required for employment at GGZ Friesland.