Community Mental Health Nurse

7 days ago

Christchurch, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

0.8 FTE permanent position available
- Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC and mental health scope of practice
- Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a cohesive Multi-Disciplinary TeamMō te tūnga | About the role

The Community Alcohol and Drug Service (CADS) 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 along with consumers who require Opiate Substitute Treatment. We are seeking a Community Mental Health 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.

**In this role, you will be responsible for**:

- Provide comprehensive assessment to consumers within the service;
- Case manage clients who are on Opiate Substitute therapy;
- Provide planned nursing care in partnership with the patient to achieve identified health outcomes;
- Provide appropriate health education to patients and family/whanau within a nursing framework;
- The maintenance and advancement of your own professional development and clinical knowledgeNgā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

**This role requires the following**:

- The ability to work autonomously with a degree of flexibility to meet the individual needs of your clients;
- Registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC and mental health scope of practice is essential;
- Previous experience in alcohol and drug or mental health;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills along with a caring and compassionate nature will see you excel in this area;
- Excellent time management skills to effectively manage your case load.Mō mātou | About Us

Specialist Mental Health Services are an interdisciplinary team that forms part of the Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB). We are committed to working and partnering with tāngata whaiora and their whanau. 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.

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