Registered Nurse - Residential

Registered Nurse - Residential

About the Business:

The Salvation Army Midland Bridge Services exists to provide safe, integrated, high-quality treatment and support services to people whose lives have been affected by alcohol or substance use. Our services are evidence-based best practise and are known for being people-centered, caring, transformative, and responsive.

We are looking to appoint a suitably qualified Registered Nurse for our residential program based in Hamilton.

About the Role:

We are seeking the full-time services of an exceptional Registered Nurse who will use their considerable experience to help us to provide client-centered services within a team of Health Professionals. The Salvation Army Bridge: Midland provides high-quality residential services for people whose lives have been affected by the harmful use of alcohol and other drugs.

What will your responsibilities be:

• Provision of nursing care for individuals experiencing difficulties in relation to their recovery from substance dependence and those with co-existing addiction and mental health problems.
• Working within the framework of The Salvation Army Bridge Programme Model of Treatment.
• Implementation of The Salvation Army Bridge Program Policies and Procedures.
• Model of treatment, policies, and procedures.
• Cultural Safety.
• Health Care and Needs of Clients.
• Medication Management.
• Infection Control.
• Health Education.
• Documentation.
• External Relationships.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Registration with the Nursing Council of NZ with a current annual practicing certificate.
• Sound assessment and risk management skills.
• Experience providing health-based education groups is desirable.
• A good understanding of addiction and coexisting problems.
• The ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• The ability to work within a team environment as well as being able to work independently.
• An awareness of the Treaty of Waitangi and a willingness to work from a bicultural perspective.
• Empathy with the mission of the Salvation Army.

Our offer to you:

• An additional working week of Salvation Army leave is awarded annually on 1 July.
• Free confidential counseling services to support your well-being.
• Subsidized flu vaccinations.
• Discounted Medical Insurance with Southern Cross.
• TSA discount card for discounts with various retailers such as Beaurepairs, Noel Leeming, Placemakers and Torpedo7.

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 and hours worked will be 40 per week.

The starting salary for this role will fall between $83,000 and $97,000

The starting hourly rate for this role will fall between $39.00 and $46.00

The Salvation Army is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes workplaces thrive with diversity.

The Salvation Army is a worldwide evangelical Christian church and human service provider. It is committed to caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society - all through the love of God shown in Jesus.

The successful applicant should therefore show an ability to identify with the mission and values of The Salvation Army.