Specialty Clinical Nurse - CADS Auckland - New Zealand Jobs Opening

September 17, 2024

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitematā

Auckland City

FULL TIME & OTHER

Specialty Clinical Nurse - CADS Auckland

Specialty Clinical Nurse - Community Alcohol and Drug Services (CADS)

Permanent, full-time role
40 hours per week
Regional role, based in Point Chevalier (location may be negotiable)

Valuing Our Achievements, Valuing You. We understand how important it is to know that what you do counts, and to feel a sense of achievement and satisfaction in the work that you do. At Waitemata, we're committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation. Your success is our success, and because of this we're committed to valuing you .
Would you like a rewarding and challenging career, utilising and continuing to develop your specialist skills with the largest alcohol and drug treatment provider in New Zealand? We are committed to staff development, and offer excellent orientation and training opportunities.
This is an expanded practice nursing role requiring greater autonomous judgment and/or intervention, to meet consumer health needs, including increased access to services and reduced inequities in health provision experienced by clients and whānau experiencing substance use disorders
If you have significant clinical nursing experience working with people who experience alcohol and/or other drug problems, you are an ideal candidate for this role, with the following skill base:
Essential

New Zealand Registered Nurse with a current competency based practicing certificate
Has a current nursing portfolio
Post-graduate Diploma in Health Sciences related to mental health and addictions
Clinical experience in the mental health or alcohol/drug field
Demonstrated leadership and supervision skills & experience
Demonstrated expertise in setting standards and managing practice to achieve these
Clear problem solving approach, with ability to provide coaching and address performance issues
Clean current drivers licence
At least basic computer skills
Excellent communication and time-keeping skills

Desired

Masters in Health Sciences
Level 4/Senior Nurse portfolio or equivalent or working toward this
Other relevant tertiary qualification
Advanced clinical team management experience in mental health and/or alcohol/drug field

If you have a desire to make a positive difference in the lives of others and have the essential skills listed, please apply online at www.wdhbcareers.co.nz quoting reference number WDHB16780 or click on the “apply now” button on this page.

Job code: WDHB16780
Closing date: 15 October 2024

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available