Casual Registered Nurses- Inpatient Detoxification Unit at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitematā, Auckland

• Point Chevalier based

We understand how important it is to know that what you do count, and to feel a sense of achievement and satisfaction in you work. At Waitemata District Health Board we’re committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation. We are looking for people that share our values by providing the best care for everyone, this is our promise to the community we serve and we do this by seeking continuous improvement in everything we do.

CADS is the largest alcohol and drug treatment provider in New Zealand and we offer nurses the opportunity to develop specialist skills within a rewarding field. We have a commitment to staff development and offer excellent orientation and training opportunities.

Ideally we are seeking an experienced registered nurse to join our casu al team, providing high quality nursing care on an ad hoc basis to clients withdrawing from alcohol and other drugs in an inpatient unit. Previous experience in working in the addiction, community health or mental health sectors would be advantageous, although not essential.

To be successful in this role you will need to have well developed relationship building skills, as well as being able to work autonomously while being part of a multidisciplinary team. If you are a team player, have excellent communication and time management skills then we would like to hear from you.

This is a casual position and covers rostered shifts. You will therefore need to be available to cover any rostered shift, including night duty, and be available to cover short notice sick leave. To apply for these positions you must be a NZ Registered Nurse with a current practising certificate. Having completed or working towards post graduate study in either addictions or mental health would be advantageous but not essential.

Please apply online quoting reference number PTC00040. For further information please contact Keryn Wilson – Charge Nurse Manager on 09 815 5890, for more information on our recruitment process, please contact Anna Tiaiho– Recruitment Consultant on 09 442 7248.

For a copy of the position description, please click here

Closing Date: 29 March 2023

Position : PTC00040