Clinical Lead - Drug & Alchohol

Damascus Health Services - Brisbane Private Hospital

• Permanent Full-Time position
• Clinical Lead- $60.12/hr - $64.45/hr
• Drug and Alcohol Inpatient Unit - 44 beds
• Subsidised Parking and meals

Are you a Clinical Nurse with excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, and a passion for delivering high quality patient care?

About the role

Brisbane Private Hospital is looking for a suitably qualified Clinical Lead/ Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our established Drug and Alcohol Unit on a full-time permanent basis. You will play a key role within a supportive team in ensuring high levels of patient care is provided.

About us:

Damascus Health Services is a 44 bed unit located in Brisbane Private Hospital in Spring Hill. We provide a confidential and flexible approach to the care and treatment of people with problems related to the use of alcohol and/or prescribed and over-the-counter drugs

As the Clinical Lead your responsibilities will include:

• Identify educational needs by partnering with Nursing Leaders (i.e. DON, NUM, CNS) and Clinical Support Functions (i.e. Quality, Infection Control)
• Provide Clinical Leadership through the application of advanced clinical knowledge, skills, competency according to contemporary practice and standards of care
• Ensure both clinical practice and professional standards are identified and maintained in the delivery of safe patient care
• Providing clinical expertise to the nursing team by sound knowledge of contemporary nursing practice and theory and the ability to apply relevant guidelines and standards
• Maintains a professional and constructive working relationships
• Prioritises Healthscope's patient safety and quality frameworks

Essential Criteria:

• Current Registration with AHPRA
• 5+ years' experience in a Mental Health setting, including drug and alcohol addiction
• A demonstrated interest in the field of addictive behaviours, specialisation in the field, substantial experience, or postgraduate qualifications or Continual Professional Development
• Demonstrate ability to deliver high quality patient care
• Hghly developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development
• Exceptional time management and organisational skills
• Certificate IV Workplace Assessment & Training (TAE)
• Working with Children check (if relevant)
• Compliance with ACQSHC National standards
• Demonstrated experience in eLearning platforms
• Knowledge of adult learning practises and contemporary education practises
• Post graduate qualifications in mental health or addiction disorders (Desirable)

Why Healthscope?

When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care.

Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. We work together to create positive, memorable experiences, alongside our quality care, in every moment of every day.

As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 42 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for. Healthscope opens the door to endless opportunities for our people, giving them the flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.

We encourage the pursuit of continuous professional development and education and support our people to grow and flourish securely.

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.

While our hospital network is vast, Healthscope is a family. We support each other, we share learnings, celebrate successes and face challenges together.

You'll also benefit from:

• Flexibility work arrangement to support work-life balance
• Discounted health insurance (permanent staff)
• Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth
• Access to Employee Assistance Program

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us. We support each other, share learnings, celebrate successes and face challenges together.

Come and be the difference in our patient's lives

To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to ***********@healthscope.com.au

Close date: 23rd February, 2024

More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.