Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough seeks an addictions clinician who is either a Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist, or Social Worker to join multidisciplinary services.Permanent, full-time (1.0 FTE), working 80 hours a fortnight.Recovery focused, multi-disciplinary service.Join Health NZ at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive, and people-centred health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and well-being of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it.You will be working with an experienced multi-disciplinary team committed to providing high quality care to consumers and their family and whanau. This is an opportunity to further develop competencies in addiction treatment in a supportive and positive learning environment. You will facilitate a range of clinical interventions aimed at promoting the individual's well-being, aiding them in their recovery and enhancing their capacity to participate in community life.Ko wai he kaitono totika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)You will be a New Zealand registered health professional (e.g., Occupational Therapist, Registered Nurse, or Social Worker) with a current APC and preferably with an addiction focus or study towards.You will have a sense of humour, compassion, excellent communication skills, a non-judgmental attitude, and a focus on developing interventions to reduce alcohol and drug-related harms for both the individual and the community. It will also be important that you are experienced in delivering assessments, case management, and group therapy. You will also be able to demonstrate your ability to work with a range of cultures and be a team player.The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying.Health NZ Nelson Marlborough is the main health provider for the Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. With nearly 3,000 employees, we are Nelson's and Marlborough's largest employer supporting the health and wellbeing of over 150,000 citizens across the region.Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, and the Richmond and Marlborough Health Hubs, but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team and we work hard to make a difference.We value integrity, innovation, respect, and teamwork.Nga huanga o tenei mahi (The benefits of this position)You will be joining a hardworking and supportive team that makes a real difference every day. We provide a great place to work with professional development opportunities, job security, and workplace wellness programmes.Marlborough is one of New Zealand's top lifestyle destinations and offers an amazing variety of leisure pursuits, beaches, rivers, and national parks with great opportunities for outdoor activities such as kayaking, tramping, skiing, golf, sailing, as well as abundant sunshine and outstanding scenery. For more information on the Marlborough region visit marlboroughnz.com.Click Apply now to fill in our online application form and include a cover letter explaining your interest in this position.Ref: W24-119Applications close: Open until filled (unless filled prior). Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.Health NZ Nelson Marlborough strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.We believe that to achieve equity in health outcomes for Maori we need a workforce reflective of the population it serves. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Maori and we recruit for cultural competence.He waka eke noa. We are all in this together.Be careful - Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad.
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