Ngati Porou Hauora provides integrated health services to the Ngati Porou East Coast region, including mental health and addiction services and is currently looking to fill this role in its Te Oranga Hinengaro - Mental Health an Addiction Services team based in Te Puia Springs.

We have an opportunity for a clinician to provide community based mental health and addiction assessment and intervention services as a Co-Existing Problems (CEP) Clinician across a range of settings for Tangata whaiora/clients and their whanau.

This includes initial assessments, risk management, brief intervention, talking therapy, education, facilitated groups, relapse prevention and identification of pathways of support for those with suspected substance abuse and other dependencies/addictions, supporting them to access the appropriate health services. The role covers the geographical area from Potaka (on the East Cape) and South to Anaura Bay.

For a successful appointment to this role it is essential that you:

- Are at least working towards a formal AOD qualification
- Are at least working towards being registered with DAPAANZ
- Have a tertiary qualification either in Social Work, Nursing or Counselling with registration to appropriate professional body
- Have knowledge of evidence based best practice in the mental health and addiction sector
- Are able to demonstrate practical understanding of the aspirations and challenges facing Maori communities
- Hold a current, clean, full driver’s licence

Proven experience as a clinician in Co-Existing Problems/Addiction/Mental Health area with a good understanding and application of relevant legislation and the associated clinician responsibilities of such would be helpful.

This role presents the opportunity for the right person to make a real difference to the communities on the East Coast.  If you have the attributes, skills and experience for this role as outlined in the job descriptions and desire to make a difference to the delivery of mental health and addiction services in our region, apply today!

Remuneration will be negotiated based on qualification, skills and experience.

Your application needs to include ALL of the following to be considered:

• A letter of introduction
• A current and updated CV
• The employment application form
• The police vetting form
• A copy of your current APC
• A copy of your NZ Driver's licence

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For further information, please contact Frances King

Email: frances.king@nph.org.nz
Phone (06) 864 6803 extn 7012

Applications close:  Friday 26 June 2020

Ngati Porou Hauora has an employment opportunity in the Tokomaru Bay Community Health Centre for a Kaiawhina

We are looking for someone who is both self motivated and a motivator, interested in health promotion and has the ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity.  

This permanent part-time position’s main responsibilities include:

·    Working closely with our Rural Health Nurses to increase the health outcomes of the community

·     Working with whanau by providing appropriate, acceptable and affordable support to whanau

·     Completing regular monthly reporting

·      Provide support to the Tokomaru Bay Practice Team

.     Computer literate

.     Clean full driver’s licence

Please submit NPH Application for Employment, Covering letter and CV by 4pm, Thursday, 28 May 2020 at the Clinic or via email.

Bring your clinical nursing experience, team management and leadership skills to really make a difference to the health and care of our hospital patients.

The role:
Oversight of the clinical care provided to support patients.
Leadership of the ward nursing team.
Building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders.

Skills:
Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practising Certificate.
Excellent people management and organisational skills.
Have the ability to manage competing priorities
Strong leadership skills to motivate and mentor a team
Good understanding of the Health and Disability Service Standard

Single accommodation is available.

NZ citizens and permanent residents with a working visa are welcome to apply.

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Job descriptions and application forms are also available from:

Frances King
Ph: (06) 864 6803 ext 7012
Email: frances.king@nph.org.nz

There are often opportunities to locum with us, especially for doctors and nurses. We would love to talk to you about this more.

For more information contact:

Bobbie Cameron
Phone: (06) 864 6803 ext 7424
Email: bobbie.cameron@nph.org.nz