Addictions Nurse - Maternity leave cover - at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti, Gisborne

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Community Mental Health and Addiction Services
• Full-time
• Fixed Term (6 months)

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

This role supports whaiora, whanau and hospital teams by offering compassionate mental health and addictions assessment, treatment and guidance, helping ensure people get the right support they need

Position Description: Addictions Nurse

 About the Team/Service/ Location

You will be part of Te Ara Maioha at Te Whatu Ora Tairawhiti in Gisborne, working closely with supportive colleagues across the team to strengthen connected, culturally safe care for our Community.

For more information on living and working in Gisborne click here 

More information about our Region see here 

About you

• Registered Nurse with a current APC
• Experience in Addiction, Mental health, or related clinical settings
• Knowledge of substance use disorders, withdrawal management, and harmreduction principles.
• Strong communication, deescalation, and therapeutic engagement skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

 Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.  

How to Apply

To apply please click apply now.  All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Natasha.Taare@tdh.org.nz 

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.