The Team: Withdrawal Services consists predominantly of the Statewide Inpatient Withdrawal Unit and a small Detox@Home Service. The Inpatient Withdrawal Unit is a 10 bed unit providing medically assisted withdrawal from alcohol and other drugs and is part of the broader Alcohol and Drug Service. All components of the service work closely together and with the community sector to deliver excellence in AOD treatment to improve outcomes for our clients and the Tasmanian community.
The Role: The Nurse Manager:
Provides leadership to Withdrawal Services.Ensures the efficient and effective provision of care, based on clinical standards and best practice principles within a collaborative and multidisciplinary framework by coordinating the clinical, management, education and nursing research functions within the Withdrawal Services within Alcohol and Drug Services South.Leads and manages the coordination of overall patient care and is responsible for managing the allocated human, material, and financial resources for service delivery within the Withdrawal Services within Alcohol and Drug Services South.You will need: Demonstrated extensive clinical knowledge and experience relevant to the area.Decision making skills - Individuals will demonstrate capability to make rational and sound decisions based on a consideration of the facts and alternatives available, make quick decisions when required and will commit to definite courses of actions.Resilience - Individuals will demonstrate capability to persevere to achieve goals even in the face of obstacles, cope effectively with disappointments and setbacks and remain calm and in control under pressure.Details of appointment: Permanent, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary: $122,365 to $129,060 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023.In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type.Benefits available to eligible candidates: Professional development and accelerated pathways.Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.Eligibility: Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.For more information: Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Nancy WestcottDirector of Nursing / Area Manager What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are the key values to work in the Department of Health. Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that the Department of Health does. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
Please note that the application will close on: Sunday 2 February, 2025 11:55 PM AEST
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