Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand(Nelson Marlborough) formerly NMDHB
1.0 FTE / permanent 80 hours per fortnight Blenheim location Nga mohiohio e pa ana ki tenei mahi (About this position) This position will give a nurse theopportunity to establish the role so the service can offer community detox inline with National Guidelines. The role will support people who experience drugand alcohol dependence and reduce the harms associated with use.
You will be working with an experiencedmulti-disciplinary team committed to providing high quality care to consumersand their family and whanau. This is an opportunity to further develop competenciesin addiction treatment in a supportive and positive learning environment. Youwill facilitate a range of clinical interventions aimed at promoting theindividual's well-being, aiding them in their recovery and enhancing theircapacity to participate in community life.
This position is based in Marlborough and thehours for this role is Monday to Friday between 8.00AM to 5.00PM, 40 hours perweek.
Ko wai he kaitono totika? (Whois an appropriate applicant?) You will be a New Zealand registered Nursewith a current APC and preferably with some addiction experience but notessential as can offer training.
You will have a sense of humour, compassion,excellent communications skills, a non-judgmental attitude and a focus ondeveloping interventions to reduce alcohol and drug related harms for both theindividual and the community. It will also be important that you areexperienced in delivering assessments and case management. You will also beable to demonstrate your ability to work with a range of cultures and be a teamplayer.
The successful candidate must be eligibleto work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying.
A matou ropu (About our team) Te Whatu Ora (NelsonMarlborough) is the main health provider for Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. With nearly 3000 employees, we are Nelson andMarlborough's largest employer, which means the opportunities here are endless.Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, and the Richmond andMarlborough Health Hubs, but we are spread across the region and service allparts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. Wehave a great team and we work hard to make a difference. We value integrity,innovation, respect and teamwork.
Etahi atu mohiohio (MoreInformation) Nga huanga o tenei mahi (Thebenefits of this position) You will be joining a hardworking andsupportive team that make a real difference every day to client's lives andwellbeing. We provide a great place to work with professionaldevelopment opportunities and job security.
At TeWhatu Ora (Nelson Marlborough) we encourage a workforce that is innovative,eager to learn and enhance their skills, and passionate about caring for ourcommunity.
Situated at the top of the South Island, Blenheim is well known for itstemperate climate, award winning wineries, stunning scenery and outdoorpursuits - all available within minutes of the town centre. For moreinformation on the Marlborough region visit