Specialty Clinical Nurse - Cads Auckland

Specialty Clinical Nurse - CADS AucklandAuckland, NZ
New Zealand Government
Specialty Clinical Nurse - Community Alcohol and Drug Services (CADS)
Permanent, full-time role40 hours per weekRegional role, based in Point Chevalier (location may be negotiable)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 whanau 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:
New Zealand Registered Nurse with a current competency based practicing certificateHas a current nursing portfolioPost-graduate Diploma in Health Sciences related to mental health and addictionsClinical experience in the mental health or alcohol/drug fieldDemonstrated leadership and supervision skills & experienceDemonstrated expertise in setting standards and managing practice to achieve theseClear problem solving approach, with ability to provide coaching and address performance issuesAt least basic computer skillsExcellent communication and time-keeping skillsDesired: Masters in Health SciencesLevel 4 / Senior Nurse portfolio or equivalent or working toward thisOther relevant tertiary qualificationAdvanced clinical team management experience in mental health and/or alcohol/drug fieldIf 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.
To view a copy of the position description click here. For more information please contact Katherine Shinhama, Recruitment Consultant for Mental Health at (09) 442 7248.
Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitemata

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