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: REQ546563
Location: Tamworth Community Health Service
Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $5,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*
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 and shaping clinical practices 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.
* Complete your postgraduate degree for free studying online through the University of Tasmania.
* Opportunity to complete an orientation 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).
* Salary packaging options.
* Fitness Passport.
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 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.
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 generous portions. And then there are the outdoor activities, with plenty of adventure on the horizon. Perhaps the main reason to visit is to immerse yourself in the world of country music.
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?
* Click here for the Position Description.
* Find out more about applying for this position.
For role-related queries or questions contact Patricia Skelton on Patricia.Skelton@health.nsw.gov.au.
Closing date: Wednesday, 22nd January 2025
Information for Applicants:
* Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position. All payments made to part-time employees will be on a pro-rata basis. Check your eligibility here- Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people.
This is a Category A position.
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