Employment Type : Permanent Part Time
Position Classification : Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1
Remuneration : $63.91 - $65.22 ph (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Orange, NSW
Hours Per Week: 19
Applications Close: 5 January 2025 – 11:59pm
Clinical Nurse Consultant - Involuntary Drug & Alcohol Treatment (IDAT)
Mental Health Drug & Alcohol - Bloomfield
About the role
An exciting opportunity exists for a Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) to join the Mental Health Drug & Alcohol (MHDA) - Bloomfield Campus team to provide quality care to consumers with severe substance dependence. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about mental health and Drug & Alcohol nursing, has extensive experience in Drug & Alcohol, and will bring a forward-thinking and positive attitude that fosters clinical excellence, research, and professional leadership.
You will be based at Mental Health Drug & Alcohol Services (MHDA) – Bloomfield Campus, which provides inpatient services including a child and adolescent unit, a state-wide forensic rehabilitation unit, a mental health intensive care unit, adult acute unit, older person's acute unit, and a range of non-acute state-wide and district inpatient units for adults and older people.
The Involuntary Drug and Alcohol Treatment unit is an eight (8) bed unit and is one of two in the state that provide supervised medical withdrawal and rehabilitation programs for consumers who require supportive interventions. The IDAT program provides involuntary treatment as a last resort for people with severe substance dependence.
If this sounds like you, we would love for you to join our team!
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 Mishelle Lopez, Nurse Unit Manager on (02) 6369 7667 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr