Mental Health and Addictions Educator

2 weeks ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury Full time

Coach and educate staff in this Educator role in the Emergency Departments:

  • 0.7 FTE, permanent position;
  • Registered Nurse with a background in mental health/addictions is essential.


About the role:

This role focuses on supporting ED staff working with individuals dealing with mental health and addictions challenges. You'll be based at Hillmorton Hospital under the Specialist Mental Health Services Training Unit but will mainly work in the ED department at Christchurch Public Hospital with some teaching at Ashburton. Your manager and Professional Leader will support your development as an educator/coach, and you'll receive clinical supervision.


About You:

This role aims to enhance the skills and confidence of emergency care staff. You will coach and educate staff on best practices for individuals with mental health and/or substance abuse issues.



The role involves:

  • Coaching frontline clinicians on best practices;
  • Planning and delivering education sessions based on adult education principles;
  • Engaging with ED staff, clinical management, and other educators.

The ideal applicant will:

  • Be a Registered Nurse with mental health and addictions experience;
  • Be motivated and flexible, able to work in teams and autonomously;
  • Hold a postgraduate qualification;
  • Have experience applying adult-based education principles;
  • Have excellent communication and engagement skills;
  • Participate in clinical supervision;
  • Have some knowledge of Emergency Departments.

About Us:

Specialist Mental Health Services are part of Te Whatu Ora - Waitaha [Canterbury], focusing on partnering with individuals and their families to achieve personal goals. We prioritize therapeutic relationships and empowerment for consumers.



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