Arowhenua Whanau Services – Temuka, South IslandClinical - Mental Health and Addictions (x1FTE)Te Tiriti o Waitangi is the founding document which defines the relationship between Maori and the Crown in Aotearoa New Zealand. It affirms both tangata whenua status of whanau, hapu, and iwi in Aotearoa New Zealand, and their rights to citizenship. Te Tiriti o Waitangi provides a basis through which Maori may critically analyze relationships, challenge the status quo, and affirm Maori rights.At Arowhenua Whanau Services our purpose is to ensure that the needs of Maori living in the Takiwa of Te Runanga o Arowhenua are responded to in an appropriate way by bringing whanau, hapu, iwi, and Maori community development into a relationship with health, social services and education provision.Arowhenua Whanau Services provides free, accessible primary health and social service support to tangata whaiora, whanau, and hapori across the Aoraki rohe. Our vision is to remove barriers where those with the least resources have as much as, or more, access to healthcare than those with the most.We are a friendly, collaborative team who are committed to seeing whanau succeed in their aspiration of achieving positive health and wellbeing outcomes. Your career growth and development is not only supported and encouraged, but it's also a part of everyday life at Arowhenua Whanau Services.Mo te turanga | About the roleClinical rolesRegistered professionals will be responsible for assessing and managing the needs of tangata whaiora and whanau. You will complete assessments and develop individual hauora plans to enable tangata whaiora and whanau to meet their goals. You will need to be an effective communicator and decision-maker who can think outside of the square and has strong clinical competencies and confidence in te ao Maori practices me ona tikanga.This role of mental health and addictions nurse, who have worked in a kaupapa Maori and community environment. We want to hear from registered professionals who are dedicated to providing high-quality care and are responsive to tangata whaiora and whanau needs.This may comprise of:Mental Health Assessments, Whanau wellbeing and plansProviding a broad range of clinical expertise to tangata whaiora, and whanau by ensuring they can access physical and mental health and addictions support.Identify opportunities for early intervention, helping reduce the prevalence of persistent disadvantage.Clinical expertise, professional mannerDemonstrate strong communication skills, transferable skills and building positive relationships with best practiceA can-do attitude, positive energy and enthusiasmBeing open and responsive to a new way of helping whanauBeing a good role model, walking the talkCommitment to health and well-beingGreat rapport skills with people from all walks of lifeGood personal and professional boundariesEssential to the role is:Registered Nurse with relevant qualificationsA relevant qualification and a current NZ practicing certificate (clinical roles)A full NZ driver's licenseDue to the nature of our mahi and working closely with vulnerable whanau, police vetting and MSD checks are a condition of employment.All applicants must be a NZ Resident/Citizen.Ka pehea te tono mai | How to applyApplications close Friday 18th October at 5.00 pm, however, we may move forward with screening and interviewing sooner so APPLY NOW!For a copy of the position description email ****** or for general patai, phone our Kaiwhakarite/Receptionist on 03 615 5180
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