Registered Nurse - CADS Inpatient Detoxification Service
Registered Nurse - CADS Inpatient Detoxification Service
- Maternity Leave Cover (ending on 31 August 2027)
- full and part-time role
- Rostered Shift
- Based in 140 Hobson Street
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
About Us
CADS is the largest Alcohol and other Drugs (AOD) service in Aotearoa/New Zealand and provides free community and inpatient treatment from a number of locations across Tāmaki Makaurau. CADS is committed to empowering the community to reduce the harm associated with substance use and to promote recovery and well-being.
At CADS Medically Managed Withdrawal Service (MMWS), our 10-bedded inpatient detox unit provides a safe and supportive environment for individuals undergoing withdrawal from alcohol and other substances. The multidisciplinary team offers 24/7 care, including medical, nursing, and psychosocial support to manage withdrawal symptoms, promote stabilization, and assist clients in beginning their recovery journey. The unit focuses on compassionate, patient-centered care, fostering a structured and therapeutic atmosphere tailored to individual needs.
We offer nurses the opportunity to develop specialist skills within a rewarding field. We have a commitment to staff development, and offer excellent orientation and training opportunities.
About You
A sense of social justice and enjoying working with people in all their complexity is required. You will have a non-judgemental attitude, excellent engagement and communication skills, and an ability to work autonomously within a team. You will also have:
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Essential
- Registration with New Zealand Nursing Council as an RN (comp) with PG cert in Mental Health and/or experience in Mental Health and Addiction specialty, or RPN, and a current Practicing Certificate are essential.
- Excellent nursing assessment and crisis intervention
- Demonstrate skills in liaison with other health professionals
- Knowledge of concepts of risk assessment
- Willing to work across a variety of rostered shifts including night duty
- A current PDRP
Benefits
- opportunity for professional development
- 10 days sick leave and 4 weeks annual leave
- Competitive salary and paid professional registration as per collective agreement
- Regular supervision and training
Our Values
At Waitematā we are driven by our values “everyone matters,” “with compassion,” “connected” and “better, best, brilliant.” We are committed to living up to these values to give you the right balance of autonomy, support, development, encouragement and aroha.
If you have an interest in the Mental Health and Addictions field please contact Keryn Wilson, Charge Nurse Manager on 09 815 5830 ext 43838.
For further information on our recruitment process, please contact Abigail Sana Matic, Recruitment Consultant via email
To apply for this position, please do so by visiting our careers page at Health NZ Careers, quoting position number WDHB21761
Job number: WDHB21761
Closing Date: 18 November 2026
