Registered Nurse - Drug and Alcohol - Incentives OfferedHunter New England Local Health District – Tamworth NSW
Lead meaningful change and advance your career towards becoming a Clinical Nurse Specialist specialising in Drugs and Alcohol!
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time Until June 2026
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $72,152.53 - $101,299.48 Per Annum + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ528812
Location: Tamworth Community Health Service
The service:
Drug and Alcohol Clinical Services (DACS) aims to improve health and reduce harm for individuals, their families and carers and the wider community. DACS is a specialist treatment service for people with substance use problems. Harm Minimisation is a key tenet of the model of care. It is a multidisciplinary service that includes nursing, medical and allied health clinicians alongside peer support and Aboriginal health workers. DACS operates in a range of community, outpatient and inpatient settings, providing prevention, early intervention drug and alcohol assessment and treatment counselling and case management throughout Hunter New England Health.
What's on offer?
This role offers an excellent pathway to becoming a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS). By working at the forefront of drug and alcohol care, you'll gain extensive experience in complex case management, multidisciplinary collaboration, and specialist consultation. Your involvement in delivering in-service training, shaping clinical practices, and participating in innovative programs like MERIT will further solidify your expertise. With the added support of mentorship, structured education opportunities, and a postgraduate certificate in Drug and Alcohol studies, you'll be well-positioned to advance your career and achieve CNS status, driving leadership and excellence in this critical area of healthcare.
Earn an extra $10,000 for your first year and $5,000 every year after with the rural health incentives.No cost in Tasmania to complete a postgraduate certificate with online study options available, study leave will be supported.Secondment opportunity at John Hunter Hospital serving as a Clinical Liaison.Opportunity to work with the MERIT program helping defendants with substance use issues focus on rehabilitation prior to sentencing.Tamworth typically offers more affordable housing options compared to major metropolitan areas.Overall living costs, including groceries, utilities, and transportation, are generally lower in rural areas like Tamworth.Tamworth has a range of public and private schools that often have smaller class sizes.Comprehensive orientation and ongoing external education opportunities.Access to monthly DACS education sessions.Supportive team and mentorship.ADO's each month (for full time employees).The role:In this role, you'll utilise your advanced clinical skills to assess, plan, and deliver high-quality, individualised nursing care. Collaborating with Hunter New England Drug and Alcohol Clinical Services, you'll support primary treating teams while providing a Drug and Alcohol Consultation Liaison service to emergency departments, inpatient wards, and outpatient clinics. You'll also have the opportunity to participate in a secondment opportunity at John Hunter Hospital, serving as a Clinical Liaison. In this capacity, you'll provide recommendations for patients with substance use issues, enhancing care delivery and outcomes. You'll also have the opportunity to share your expertise by delivering in-service training and contributing to the development of specialty clinical practices.
We are committed to supporting your professional growth. With mentorship from our Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Consultant, monthly education sessions, and study leave, we'll back you as you pursue a postgraduate certificate in Drug and Alcohol—at no cost in Tasmania, with online study options available.
As a key member of the team, you'll also have the opportunity to work with the MERIT program, helping defendants with substance use issues focus on rehabilitation prior to sentencing.
The location: In the heart of the New England region of NSW, Tamworth comes with plenty of country swagger. Visit at any time of year and you'll enjoy stellar food and wine. And then there are the outdoor activities, with plenty of adventure on the horizon.
Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme: This vacancy is eligible for an Attraction and Relocation package that includes the following:
Attraction incentive paid as a Rural and Regional fortnightly allowance of up to $10,000 for the first 12-months.Retention incentive of up to $5,000 thereafter annually.Requirements:
Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse and willingness to undertake a postgraduate certificate.Eligible to drive in NSW and willing to travel for work purposes.Need more information? For role-related queries or questions contact Patricia Skelton on ******.
Closing date: Sunday, 1st December 2024
Information for Applicants:
An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full-time and part-time vacancies.
This position is full-time however job share arrangements will be considered.
To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health.
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