Enrolled Nurse - CADS/CORS

• Hillmorton Hospital, Christchurch
• Permanent, part-time 0.8FTE position at the Christchurch Alcohol and Drug Service. 
• Great opportunity to expand your clinical knowledge and experience in Specialist Mental Health Services
• Must be a Registered Enrolled Nurse with current APC

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

The Christchurch Alcohol and Drug Service located at Hillmorton Hospital provides specialised clinical work with consumers experiencing co-existing alcohol and/or drug dependence and moderate to severe mental health needs. We are seeking a Registered ENrolled Nurse who will add value, expertise and energy to this stable and cohesive team. Our motivated and dedicated team works collaboratively with a consumer centred approach.

We pride ourselves on working as a team in collaboration and partnership with consumers and family/whanau. We strive to work within our philosophy to develop therapeutic, supportive and empowering relationships with consumers, to enable them to achieve their personal goals and aspirations.

About You

In this role, you will be:

• Working along side Community Mental Health Nurse and Social Workers.
• Assisting with ward screenings to ensure clients meet criteria for CADS.
• You will learn how to complete comprehensive Alcohol and Drug assessment.
• Develop treatment plans with the guidance of the MDT.
• Phone screenings.
• Liaison work with other services within Mental Health and NGO`s.

Skills and experience

• A New Zealand registered Enrolled Nurse with a current practicing certificate including mental health scope.
• Effective interpersonal skills and confidence and ability to work effectively with a wide range of people.
• Excellent time management skills.

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 by Monday, 1st June. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Lisa Gray at Lisa.Gray2@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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

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