OST (Opioid Substitution Treatment) Case Manager - Community mental Health and Addiction Service

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Opioid Substitute Treatment Case Manager (Registered Nurse)

Community Mental Health & Addiction Services

Te Whatu Ora - Whanganui

Permanent, part time (32 hours per week)

Te Whatu Ora Whanganui is committed to increase the diversity of our workforce, and actively focus on employing and building a sustainable Māori workforce which supports our pro-equity commitment.

Ngā Uarātanga | Our Values

• Aroha - The value of love, respect and empathy, demonstrating compassionate and non-judgemental relationships.
• Kōtahitanga - The value of unity and vision sharing where we demonstrate trust and collaboration.
• Manaakitanga - The value of respect, support and caring where we demonstrate doing our very best for others.
• Tino Rangatiratanga - The value of self-determination where we empower individual/whānau choice. 

Ko te kaupapa | About the role

Are you a registered nurse looking for an opportunity to join our friendly, supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team to provide Opioid Substitute Treatment services to service users/tangata whaiora? 

You will be working with an experienced multi-disciplinary team committed to providing high quality care to consumers and their family and whānau. This is an opportunity to further develop competencies in addiction treatment in a supportive and positive learning environment. You will facilitate a range of clinical interventions aimed at promoting the individual's well-being, aiding them in their recovery and enhancing their capacity to participate in community life.

Ko koe tēnei | About you

You will be a New Zealand registered nurse with a current APC and preferably with an addiction focus or currently studying towards.

You will have a sense of humor, compassion, excellent communications skills, a non-judgmental attitude and a focus on developing interventions to reduce drug related harms for both the individual and the community. It will also be important that you are experienced in delivering assessments and case management. You will also be able to demonstrate your ability to work with a range of cultures and be a team player

Ko wai mātou | Who are we

Our vision is He Hāpori Ora - Thriving Communities, with our mission being 'to improve health and independence through a responsive and integrated health system'. We ensure health care places people and their whānau at the centre of everything we do with and for them. We support and empower individuals and whānau to determine their own wellbeing and are committed to working in authentic partnership with other health care providers, iwi, government, social and community agencies to build strong, resilient, connected people and whānau.

Whanganui is a great little progressive city with a friendly chilled vibe. Great café culture, schools and sporting opportunities with some of the best all year-round weather in the country. The rugged west coast beaches on your doorstep allow for all year surfing, fishing or just walking for miles. Skiing and hiking on mount Ruapehu just an hour up the road, Whanganui has all your bases covered for a family friendly lifestyle.

Whanganui's reputation for having some of the best value-for-money housing in New Zealand is another big-plus for many people settling in the city. With most suburbs only 15 minutes from the central business district or Whanganui Hospital residents don't have to compromise on location to make the most of their leisure time or afford a better property.

Check out www.discoverwhanganui.nz/visit/ to see what your new home could look like.

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply

To apply click 'APPLY NOW' on our advertisement via KiwiHealthJobs. For more information, please contact Kim Craddock, Recruitment Coordinator on jobs@wdhb.org.nz or (06) 348 8911

Rā Katinga | Applications close

Applications close: 29 April 2024 or when a suitable candidate is found

Vacancy: 03-OST-5736