Wise Group Looking for Nurse at Masterton, Wellington Full Time

Pathways
Transforming mental health and addictions through fostering strong, compassionate, self-supporting communities.

The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi
We are looking for a Registered Clinician (Nurse, OT, Social Worker or addictions counsellor) to join our Pathways opioid substitution team here in Masterton. You will report to the Addictions Service Team Coach.

This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am – 5.00pm based in Wairarapa.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide people who experience opioid dependence with the right support and treatment
• Support people achieve their goals of safe maintenance or withdrawal from Methadone / Suboxone
• Educate and implement interventions/treatment options
• Working from a holistic approach and utilizing case management to support their treatment and pathway to stability.
• Providing support to Family/Whanau in the wider community.

Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

• Extra week of annual leave after 12 months of employment
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Income protection
• Discount at Specsavers for you and your family members
• Discounted plans with Southern Cross for medical insurance
• Special banking treatments for Westpac customers
• School holiday programme subsidies
• (EAP) Employee assistance programme

You | Mōu
We believe lived experience enhances who you are and how you can help, so we welcome people with lived experience to apply.

Skills and experience | Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako

• Evidence of academic qualification that supports registration with DAPAANZ and / or the Nursing Council of New Zealand. AOD Counselling qualification and experience is of high value to our team.
• A current full New Zealand driver’s licence.
• A current first aid certificate or be willing to obtain.
• Ideally, you’ll have experience in addictions, mental health or different social sectors set within a DHB or NGO.
• Ideally, worked in an OST team, training will be given to the right candidate

Ready to take a closer look at the Pathways? Then apply now.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE | Rā Katinga: 26th November 2022. Please note, the advert may close sooner if a suitable candidate is sourced.

Position description: please copy and paste the following link into your browser: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/PW-RHP-Clinician.pdf

Contact: Rachael Kenny, Teach Coach on 027 539 5354 if you have any further questions.

Pathways Health Limited is part of the Wise Group. Pathways are committed to healthy lifestyles and actively support a smoke-free environment.

All new appointees into Pathways require background checking. Under the requirements of the Children’s Act 2014, all new employees are required to undergo further safety checks as part of the recruitment process.