Lead meaningful change and make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable people in the community by 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: REQ558800
Location: Tamworth Community Health Service
Closing date: Monday, 21st April 2025.
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.
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. As part of this role, you’ll have the opportunity to complete an orientation 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.
* 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).
* Salary packaging options.
* Fitness Passport.
Requirements:
* Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.
* Eligible to drive in NSW and willing to travel for work purposes.
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For role-related queries or questions contact Patricia Skelton on Patricia.Skelton@health.nsw.gov.au.
Information for Applicants:
Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply.
Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full-time and part-time vacancies.
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.
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive.
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