Community Withdrawal Management Nurse

He Waka Tapu is a Kaupapa Maori organisation who have been supporting individuals and the community for 30 years.

He Waka Tapu works to increase the health and wellbeing of Whanau.He Waka Tapu services work within a tikanga Maori integrated model of care which offers a wide range of holistic, health education / and promotion, advisory, liaison and co-ordination supports that are effectively targeted to Maori, ensuring Maori are assisted to better utilise community health services.

We are concerned for the ongoing wellbeing of whanau and our energy is focussed on an authentic engagement model that isn't time-focussed.The Christchurch City Mission and He Waka Tapu together provide the Canterbury based roles of Withdrawal Management nurses who are part of the wider network of the Southern Region Hub and Spoke Withdrawal Management model of care.About the roleThe Withdrawal Management Nurse will provide quality and culturally appropriate withdrawal management services to tangata whaiora who are alcohol and / or other drug (AOD) dependent.

They will provide a flexible, accessible withdrawal management service in conjunction with the persons GP, whanau, support people and other health professionals.

They will operate as part of the local AOD system and wider regional network to increase withdrawal management capability across a variety of settings, including GP, residential services and other health services.Skills and experienceComprehensive or psychiatric nursing registration with a current practising certificateCompetence and experience in mental health, alcohol and drug and in particular detoxification managementProven ability to network and communicate with tangata whaiora, colleagues and external agenciesExcellent planning, time management, organisation and coordination skillsExperience or knowledge of Kaupapa and tikanga Maori or a willingness to learn and participateAbility to cope with a high and varied workload, including emergency and other complex situationsConfidence to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary teamA commitment to quality and accuracy and be keen to learn and develop new skills and contribute to service development across the sectorComputer literacy and ability to use a clinical databaseBenefits and perksExcellent remuneration for the right skillsetOngoing professional development and trainingAnnual registration costsAnnual conferencesExternal Clinical SupervisionFree community gym accessLife insuranceOur CultureWorking together for the wellbeing of familyOur services are delivered using a kaupapa Maori framework encompassing Tinana (physical well-being), Wairua (spiritual well-being), Hinengaro (mental well-being), Whanau (family well-being).

For further information about the work that we do, check out our organisation online at you have any questions about the role, please contact

• note that Applicants for this position should have the legal right to work in New Zealand.Role TypeCompany OverviewWorking together for the well-being of whanau in Otautahi, Rekohu and Hakatere.

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