Drug & Alcohol Registered Nurse - Casual - Silverwater/Windsor

Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Registered Nurse (2-8)
Remuneration: $37.24 - $49.60/hour + super + additional allowances
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ477207Position Title: Drug and Alcohol Registered NurseJust the place to grow your career and be part of a valued team delivering care where it's needed most!If you're passionate about delivering healthcare with the greatest impact, then come and join us at Justice Health NSW. Be part of a supportive environment, where you can apply your skills to address complex healthcare needs while broadening your treatment capabilities to maximise patient outcomes.Justice Health NSW is a challenging yet rewarding place to take your career even further. With industry-leading safety standards, you can focus on doing your best work alongside skilled colleagues while gaining job training to progress your career.The RoleWe’re currently looking for casual Drug and Alcohol Registered Nurses with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in Drug & Alcohol services.The Drug & Alcohol Registered Nurse will:

• Act as a triage point for any clinical staff requesting access to non-urgent Drug & Alcohol medical officer appointments /clinics.
• Be the first routine point of contact for primary care nurses seeking support with a Drug & Alcohol related issue
• Provide an appropriate standard of care in the assessment and management of Drug & Alcohol withdrawal states; including maintenance pharmacotherapies during intoxication or overdose states
• Conduct Drug & Alcohol clinics/assessments in health centres and also provide clinical interventions via telephone and telehealth as required.

Salary & BenefitsYour salary of $37.24 - $49.60/hour (+ super and leave loading) is just the beginning. You’ll also have access to:

• Additional allowances of up to $3.88 per hour
• Free on-site parking to minimise your commute time.
• Access to salary packaging benefits.
• Fitness passport (if you’re eligible)
• Fantastic training & education opportunities available

Please note that this is a vaccination category A position, if successful you will need to provide proof of vaccination for COVID-19, measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, varicella, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis and influenza.Diversity & InclusivityWe are an equal-opportunity employer. We employ all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability.If you need assistance with your application please do not hesitate to reach out to our recruitment team onReady to Apply?The first step is to submit your resume and answers to the following questions: * Outline your knowledge and clinical experience in the assessment and management of Drug and Alcohol health concerns of patients.

• How do you approach situations where there are conflicting priorities within a multidisciplinary healthcare team?

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For role related queries or questions contact Mohammed Nazeem on Mohammed.Nazeem@health.nsw.gov.auApplications Close: Wednesday 10th April, 11:59pm