AddressWork in an environment that offers:
- An opportunity to work with a leading regional health service
- A strong attitude to teaching and learning
- Excellent clinical exposure across a range of specialties
The Position
Job Reference: 911
Position Title: Alcohol Tobacco Other Drug Specialist
Classification: NP75- NP77
Salary per fortnight (exc. super): $4,261.60 - $4,589.40
Hours per fortnight: up to 80 Hours (including an ADO every 4 weeks)
Employment Status: Fixed Term Full Time/Part Time
Other requirements: COVID-19 Vaccination (3 doses)
Closing date: 15/07/2024
The Role
An opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified nurse to backfill the Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drug (ATOD) Nurse position for a fixed term secondment.
The ATOD nurse:
- Works in consultation with treating doctors, nurses and allied health to plan, deliver and evaluate treatment in context of tobacco, alcohol and Other Drug withdrawal
- Develops and runs structured closed group programs, as well providing individual training and education sessions in inpatient settings
- Promote responsive treatment programs and support to staff to implement Bendigo Health and other relevant Smoke-Free and dual diagnosis policies and guidelines as they relate to psychiatry inpatient settings
Working with Bendigo Health
Bendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture.
Created by our community in the 1850s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community.
Our organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision of Excellent Care. Every Person, Every Time.
Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine.
- We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including: Staff health and wellbeing programs
- Career development and education opportunities
- Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
- Flexible Working Arrangements
- Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program
If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.
Your new division
The Mental Health Service provides psychiatric care and treatment across a large catchment area in Victoria stretching from Swan Hill in the north of the state to Gisborne in the south. Family sensitive practice is central to our models of mental health care and best practice ensures the identification, inclusion and support of families, carers and children.
Bendigo Region
Bendigo is one of Victoria's largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region's population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.
Interested?
We'd love to hear from you! Please ensure that you attach a cover letter and an up-to-date copy of your resume.
Need more information? Please contact Anthony Lunney, Nurse Unit Manager on (03) 5454 7*** for a confidential discussion.
Diversity and Inclusion
Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
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