Registered Nurses Have it all with a great career and lifestyle... at MidCentral!
Full time (flexible), fixed-term for one year.
The Opportunity This position will support the physical health and addiction treatment access of tangata whaiora and whanau who are seeking OST and AoD treatment.
Treatment models include both harm reduction and abstinence-based interventions in support of whanau-led goals and inside the principles of recovery capital.
Knowledge and Skills Knowledge and skills within NAOTP, SACAT, and prescribing medications of dependence are essential.
The salary will be within the Nurse Practitioner range as per the MECA to reflect the experience of the applicant.
Work Environment Clinics are across all MHAS localities (Tararua, Horowhenua, and Manawatu) with liaison and review required inside HSS for allocated whaiora - so the applicant must have an understanding of the flexible and responsive nature of care delivery within the service.
Our Organisation Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral (MidCentral) is part of Health New Zealand, Te Whatu Ora, and provides healthcare services to over 180,000 people across the Manawatu, Horowhenua, and Tararua regions.
With a large hospital campus in Palmerston North, it also provides key health care and support services to neighbouring communities.
Come and Join Us Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees.
We actively seek Maori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
The MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools, and tertiary institutions.
With the mountains, city, and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds—the perfect blend of rural and city living.
Benefits An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged.
A professional and supportive culture and team setting.
Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options.
Tailored wellness programmes.
How to Apply To view the position description and/or apply for the role (by submitting your cover letter and CV), please click APPLY NOW.
For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career portal.
We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible, so may withdraw the advert if the perfect candidate is found before the expiry date.
We strive to be a place where people love to work and learn.
We aim to develop a diverse team that reflects the communities that we serve and we welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations, and accessibility needs.
MidCentral actively seeks Maori into our workforce to reflect the community we serve.
Some positions are defined as a Core Children's worker under the Children's Act and require full safety checks completed before employment commences.
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