Registered Nurse | Kennedy Unit - Alcohol & Addictions


  • 0.94 FTE, fixed term position or secondment opportunity available until 24/11/2025
  • A registered nurse, with a mental health scope of practice 
  • Previous experience working with drug abuse and addiction is desirable

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Based at Hillmorton Hospital, Kennedy is a 6-bed inpatient unit providing specialist medical withdrawal management and stabilisation for people across the South Island  seeking treatment for  alcohol and /or substance dependence.

We are seeking an engaged and motivated Registered Nurse, who will work collaboratively with a consumer centered approach to add value, expertise and energy to this stable and cohesive team.

Pehea | About You

You will have exceptional communication, interpersonal skills and a commitment to quality patient care and education. You will build successful relationships with consumers and their families/whanau, which will be key to your success in this role and will enable you to achieve optimum outcomes. You will be reliable and conscientious and have a genuine interest in this exciting specialty within mental health. 

Previous experience in mental health, and specific experience working with alcohol and drug addictions is desirable. 

This is a fixed term 0.94 FTE role available until 24/11/2025, that follow a 4 days on, 2 days off roster pattern (encompassing a rotating roster of morning, afternoon and night shifts).

Would also consider a secondment opportunity.

Mō mātou | About Us

Specialist Mental Health Services are an interdisciplinary team that forms part of Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora - Canterbury | Waitaha. We are committed to working and partnering with tāngata whaiora and their whānau. Constantly striving to work within our philosophy; we develop therapeutic, supportive and empowering relationships with our consumers, enabling them to achieve their personal goals and aspirations.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

Please submit your most recent resume along with a cover letter stating why you believe that you are the ideal candidate for the role highlighting any skills you have gained along the way.

Applications are only accepted online so please visit our website at www.cdhbcareers.co.nz complete an application.

Contact us - Natalie Gaunt - Recruitment Partner Natalie.Gaunt@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Applicants will be progressed as they apply, so if this sounds like you, please apply now! 

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Fixed Term/Contract/Full Time

Job no: PC3276398

Location: Christchurch

Closing Date: Sunday, 10 November 2024