Employment Type : Permanent Part Time
Position Classification : Registered Nurse
Remuneration : $35.33 - $49.60 ph (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Dubbo, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 20
Applications Close: 14 November 2024 – 11:59pm
Registered Nurse Court Diversion Clinician - Drug Court & MERIT Programs
Mental Health Drug & Alcohol
About the role An exciting opportunity has become available for a permanent part-time Registered Nurse to work within the team of the LHD Drug Court/MERIT team.
In this position, the clinician will provide specialist drug and alcohol services within court diversion programs (Adult Court and Magistrates Early Referral into Treatment) for clients presenting with substance use issues. Duties include providing evidence-based drug and alcohol assessment, case management, and counselling services to patients accessing the MERIT and Drug Court programs. The position will be assisting with participants on the Opioid Treatment program and working closely with their prescriber.
The Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) Drug & Alcohol Service is committed to improving the care provided to our patients in line with our vision of working together to improve the health and wellbeing of our community. WNSWLHD Drug and Alcohol services offers a range of treatment and support services for people with problems from their alcohol and/or other drugs. Our goal is to improve health, wellbeing, and social outcomes for individuals, families, and the community related to drug and alcohol use.
Plan, coordinate, and implement in-depth levels of clinical expertise and extensive specialist knowledge within WNSWLHD Drug & Alcohol Service for Adult Drug Court and MERIT, consistent with NSW Health policies, procedures, and standards.
To find out more about the role, click to view the Position Description.
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact, and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
To apply for this role: Click 'Apply' Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login Upload your current resume Answer the selection criteria Role-related enquiries: Please contact Jenny Taylor, Team Leader MERIT / Drug & Alcohol & Region Programs on (02) 6881 4000 or at for more information.
Additional information for applicants: All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support the employment of eligible persons. This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary). Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion, and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community. To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards. For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD.
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