Registered Nurse - AOD

About the Role AOD Registered Nurse – 0.75FTE (30hours per week) on a fixed‑term contract of 12months.Exciting new role working in the Auckland City Hospital Emergency Department, Monday to Friday.We are happy to consider a secondment from your current role for internal applicants. About the Team / Service / Location You will work alongside an AOD Clinician in the Adult Emergency Department (AED) at Auckland City Hospital, one of seven national pilot sites implementing screening, brief and early intervention and referral to treatment (SBIRT) for patients with alcohol and other drug problems.You will also support AED staff by providing information and education on substance use, motivational interviewing, brief intervention and harm reduction where needed.You will report to the Clinical Team Leader, Liaison Psychiatry, and the majority of your work will be in the AED.A laptop will be provided and you will have access to support from the Mental Health Nurse Educator and the Liaison Psychiatry team, as well as appropriate supervision in your specialist area of practice. Qualifications and Experience Registered nurse with a current practising certificate and DAPAANZ registration. Understanding of SBIRT and experience in screening and brief intervention for alcohol and other drugs. Skilled in brief psychological/talking therapies for substance misuse. Excellent interpersonal skills to engage positively with patients in a stressful environment. Strong knowledge of AOD, mental health, social and community services in Auckland District, and understanding of health promotion and harm reduction. Desirable: skills in identifying higher‑risk presentations, particularly potential for withdrawal management. Ability to work autonomously in a high‑pressure environment alongside clinicians while building collegial relationships. Remuneration Remuneration will be as per the Mental Health & Public Health Nursing (PSA) MECA. Contact & Further Information For more information about this role, please contact Adele Wakeham, Acting Clinical Team Leader / Operations Manager at [email protected] . Equal Opportunity Statement Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of NewZealand. We embrace a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from our Māori, Pacific, disabled and rainbow communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr