Clinical Nurse Specialist - Alcohol And Drugs

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Clinical Nurse Specialist - Alcohol and Drugs

Salary:

RN SRN Level 3 $118,070 p.a. plus superannuation and applicable allowances

Location:

Mandurah

Unit/Division:

Next Step

Work Type:

Permanent - Full Time

Position No:

00013625

Closing Date:

2022-12-12 4:00 PM

Attachments:

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VCID No. 789755

About the Role

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is responsible for developing and providing an alcohol and other drug clinical service, including inreach and liaison to the local hospital/s.

The CNS provides clinical drug and alcohol nursing consultancy to the local hospital conducting comprehensive drug and alcohol assessments of clients and providing advice and assistance to clinicians regarding the client’s management.

The role also provides clinical leadership, consultancy and supervision. They will promote and develop effective working relationships with external agencies and develop and provide education and training on alcohol and other drugs to their team, the hospital and other external agencies such as mental health.

Subject to your position, work area and Industrial Award/Agreement, Next Step, Mental Health Commission employees may access a range of benefits including:

• Access to generous salary packaging arrangements.
• A comprehensive induction and orientation program
• A specialised professional development program.
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Access to study leave/assistance
• Advanced specialist development skills and training – specialisation
• Access to health and wellbeing support
• Opportunities for career advancement
• 10.5% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information go to:

Further information about the position can be found in the attached job description form (JDF).

About us

Next Step is the leading government drug and alcohol treatment service in Western Australia providing a range of clinical services. The treatment services provided by Next Step include:

• Outpatient services at East Perth and via integrated Community Alcohol and Drug Services at six metropolitan locations
• The Inpatient Withdrawal Unit at East Perth
• An onsite pharmacy service based at East Perth
• Outpatient and inpatient youth services via the Integrated Drug and Alcohol Youth Service.
• Community programs including the Community Pharmacotherapy Program and the Clinical Advisory Service.

Next Step strives to be a culturally secure and inclusive service that is respectful of the diverse needs of each individual.

Next Step is part of the Treatment Services Management directorate of the Mental Health Commission.

About you

We are seeking experienced Clinical Nurse Specialists to join this highly specialised service that embraces a multidisciplinary approach to its care.

You will be:

• Passionate about working in drug and alcohol treatment services
• Able to understand and act within key boundaries and maintain a professional relationship with clients
• Flexible, adaptable and capable of learning within challenging environments
• Experienced in working with clients with challenging and complex presentations
• Enthusiastic for working in a multidisciplinary environment

About your application

You will be assessed against the selection criteria of the position, as outlined in the JDF.

You will also need to show us how your skills and experience match your ability to work in a way that reflects our values -

• Respect for individuals and culture
• Working together and supporting each other
• Involving and engaging others
• Ownership, transparency and accountability
• Fair and ethical decisions
• Improvement focus

A current (within 12 months) National Criminal History Check will be required prior to commencement of employment.

For further information about this position contact Elizabeth Laing on 08 9219 1856.

Submitting Your Application

Your application should include: * A detailed CV outlining your employment history and achievements relevant to this position.

• A maximum 5 page statement addressing selection criteria of this role as outlined in the JDF. Other essential requirements will be assessed during other stages of the recruitment process.
• A covering letter outlining your suitability for this position, and;
• Contact details for two work related referees, one being your current line manager where possible.

To apply for this vacancy, click Apply for Job link below. As part of the application process you will need a current email address.

Late applications will not be accepted. If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

The MHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply. MHC values the uniqueness of individuals who may vary in many different ways, including ethnicity, culture, national origin, social class, gender, age, religious belief, sexual identity, intersex status and mental and/or physical ability, and people from these diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

If you experience any issues with the application process, please contact HSS to discuss how we can accommodate your requirements.

Further Opportunities

This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Suitable applicants may be considered for other similar vacancies within 12 months of applicants being notified of the recruitment decision.