Clinical Nurse Specialist - Detox@Home (528005)

The role:

As part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high quality alcohol and other drug (AOD) services in accordance with Agency policy, legal requirements and relevant professional competencies within the Alcohol and Drug Service (ADS).
The Clinical Nurse Specialist will deliver high-quality, contemporary and evidence based, alcohol and other drug treatment services in accordance with relevant Government Legislation and Regulations, Primary Health Care Principles, ADS policies, procedures and protocols and relevant professional competencies. 

Duties:

• Provide a comprehensive assessment and treatment service for people and their families/carers with multiple and complex needs, including co-morbid alcohol and other drug and mental health issues, in accordance with discipline specific skills and abilities. 
• Participates in the development and revision of organisational documentation and policies and procedures relating to nursing based best practice and the Detox@Home Model of Care.
• Consult and liaise with other agencies regarding the support and management of clients with alcohol and other drug needs and promotes community awareness in relation to alcohol and other drugs
• Undertake home visits as part of the assessment process and in providing home care/treatment.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

The team:

• Be a part of this exciting new initiative as Clinical Nurse Specialist in the ADS Detox at Home Team
• Support people to safely detox from alcohol in their own homes.
• Be a part of a broader highly specialised and dynamic multi-disciplinary team. 

Details of Appointment

Permanent full time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Salary: $103,466 - $109,165 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

1. Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse
   *Registration/licenses that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled, or has its conditions altered.
2. Current Working with Vulnerable People Registration. 

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. Holds relevant tertiary qualifications.
2. Current Driver’s Licence 

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

1. crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty

1. Identification check
2. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to Apply

Apply Online.  Please click the "Apply" button on this screen.  This ensures important questions about you are answered. 

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties

Applicant Guide

For more information (Contact Officer)

Janine Barrow

Position: Alcohol & Drug Service Team Leader (North)
Phone:  03 6777 1***
E-mail: *************@ths.tas.gov.au 

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