Mental HealthWhat type of job are you looking for? Mental Health. Working with refugees in Detention Centers What nationality are you? I am a New Zealander What languages do you speak (and at what level)? English What country or area are you looking to work in and why? Australia What countries have you worked in? New Zealand and Australia What field do you currently work in? Mental Health What fields have you worked in before? Prison Nursing...New Zealand from 1994-2001 Practice Nurse for 2 yrs 2001 - 2003 Mental Health 2003 till current........2009 returned to prison for 1YR with dual role..Prison Nurse and Liaison Forensic Nurse What qualifications do you hold? New Zealand Registered Nurse...Christchurch Polytech Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? Formal education did not prepare me for my chosen career 30 plus years ago........I believe life skills,effective communication skills,use of good assessment skills,initiative and intuition are a must in nursing.I believe nurses are born not created.I have used the above skills to a very high standard often in very difficult situations within my work place.Of course it goes without saying that | 
