Tuesday to Friday, 6.30am to 2pm (half hour paid lunch break) 28 hours per week.
About the Business:
The Salvation Army Supportive Accommodation and Bridge Services provide a range of effective support services in both residential and community-based settings that use a range of evidence-based holistic approaches to reduce the physical, physiological and social harm that can result from the use of alcohol and or other drugs.
The organisation welcomes diversity and is inclusive of culture, age, disability, sexuality and gender identity and we are also committed to supporting people who experience co-existing mental health challenges and take a kaupapa whānau (working with other services) approach in working together to support the well-being of our tāngata whai ora.
Our services encourage participation in the development and practical application of skills where people are supported to set their own goals and recovery plan in order to find well-being and hope as they embrace life in all its fullness.
About the Role:
The purpose of this part-time role is to provide medical support for residential tangata whai ora who are residing at The Salvation Army Bridge addiction recovery programme. The Registered Nurse (RN) works in collaboration with a part-time Nurse Practitioner to oversee all medication needs, infection control across the residential and community sites, trains other staff in administering medication, and monitors accuracy and efficiency of medication processes and procedures. The RN works within the framework of Salvation Army Models of Treatment and within Salvation Army Policies and Procedures. The RN also helps assess the medical suitability of tangata whai ora to enter the service and then subsequent engagement in physical activity.
What will your responsibilities be:
* Ability to relate to people with sensitivity, caring, and patience
* Good written and oral communication skills, including the ability to write adequate records and reports
* Computer literate and experience using patient/client data entry systems
* Tact, discretion, and confidentiality
* Commitment to quality improvement processes
* Works well as a team and maintains good working relationships with colleagues
* Self-organising: good organising and administration skills
* Flexibility
Our ideal candidate will:
* Registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand
* Practicing Status is maintained as 'Practicing'
* Commitment to continuing professional development relevant to Alcohol and Drug studies
* Relevant experience working with people with mental health diagnoses and substance use disorders, individually, in groups and with their significant others
* Experience in substance withdrawal management is an advantage
Our offer to you:
* An additional 5 days leave
* Free confidential counselling services to support your wellbeing
* Subsidised flu vaccinations
* Free car parking
Candidates should be adaptable, energetic, self-motivated and committed to our mission of 'caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society'
This role is permanent part-time and hours worked will be 28 per week.
The starting salary for this role will be based on the MECA rates applicable.
This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!
We look forward to receiving your application.
The Salvation Army is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes workplaces thrive with diversity.
Reference # 9847
Posted on 19 Dec 2024
Closes on 05 Jan 2025 23:31
Location(s) Canterbury
Expertise Addictions, Supportive Accommodation and Reintegration Services
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