AOD Registered Nurse

Alpha Personnel Recruitment Ltd; Auckland; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Registered Nurse for an AOD rehabilitation program in West Auckland. The role involves providing compassionate nursing care, overseeing health issues, and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor of Nursing, current NZ Nursing Registration, and experience in AOD settings. Join a committed team focused on cultural safety and individual recovery.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with experience in AOD rehabilitation or related settings.
• Ability to speak Te Reo Māori or another language is desirable.
• Coaching or mentoring experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to clients on-site at the residential facility.
• Oversee health issues and implement care plans.
• Manage and lead the Infection Control Programme.

Skills

Compassionate nursing care

Cultural safety

Trauma-informed approach

First Aid Certificate

Education

Bachelor of Nursing (Level 7)

Current NZ Nursing Registration

Tools

12 Step Programme knowledge

Infection Control Programme

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting people on their journey of recovery from addiction? Do you want to use your clinical expertise in a community where your work truly matters?

Our client is a charitable trust based in West Auckland, and they are seeking a committed and compassionate Registered Nurse with experience in Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) rehabilitation to join their kaupapa.

Their mission is to provide tools for transformational change to those affected by severe addiction—supporting individual and whānau recovery while reducing the harm addiction causes in communities and society. They offer a high-quality, culturally responsive, abstinence-based programme grounded in the Therapeutic Community model.

About the Role

As an AOD Registered Nurse, you will play a vital role in supporting the health and wellbeing of residents in a therapeutic programme.

• Providing competent, efficient, and compassionate nursing care to clients on-site at their residential facility.
• Overseeing health issues and implementing care plans in alignment with individual needs and beliefs
• Managing and leading their Infection Control Programme, ensuring alignment with current health standards and legislation
• Working alongside a committed multi-disciplinary team to support transformational change

Who We’re Looking For

You are a Registered Nurse who is grounded, resilient, and inspired to support people on their recovery journey. You bring a trauma-informed, respectful approach and are comfortable working cross-culturally.

You will have

• A Bachelor of Nursing (Level 7) or equivalent
• Current NZ Nursing Registration (RGON, RcpN, BN)
• Membership with DANA (Drug and Alcohol Nurses Australasia) or commitment to obtain within 3 months
• Experience working in AOD rehabilitation or related settings
• Working knowledge of the 12 Step Programme
• A strong understanding of cultural safety and the ability to work effectively with Māori, Pasifika and other communities
• First Aid Certificate (or willingness to train)
• Ability to speak Te Reo Māori or another language is a desirable
• Coaching or mentoring experience
• Health and safety advocacy experience

You’ll join a deeply committed team working in a values-driven, inclusive environment where every person is treated with dignity, care, and compassion. They are supportive of your professional development and offer the opportunity to make a real difference every day.

If you're ready to use your clinical skills to support healing and whānau wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you.

Or, for further information about this job, please contact: Kerri Law Email: [e-mail]