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Form of work- FIFO: Flights and accommodation provided or WA based candidates.
- Max Term Full Time Contract starting 23rd January, 2024 until 10th December, 2024
- Location: Northam, WA
- Allowances + Completion bonus provided.
- Shared IHMS car provided (to travel between accommodation and centre)
Join a large and well-established organisation! This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse - Team Leader (Drug and Alcohol) to exercise and boost their skills.
The Role:
In this role, you will exercise and deliver clinical leadership and ongoing development and review of Drug and Alcohol services including processes and procedures delivered by the IHMS Drug and Alcohol team on site. Key responsibilities:
- Possess advanced knowledge and clinical experience in the assessment and management of D&A related treatment to patients, including those with chronic and/or complex health needs.
- Lead and manage a team of multidisciplinary D&A clinicians in delivering services.
- Clinical resource and specialist support and liaison at a local level on all matters relating to D&A treatment/management and services.
- Designing and leading site-based clinical case review meetings focusing on D&A issues, in conjunction with medical input.
- Specialist assessment and management of D&A related withdrawal states, maintenance pharmacotherapies, intoxication, and overdose states.
- Provide advice and education to nurses and allied health professionals.
To be successful, you will have:
- Current APHRA registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1)
- A minimum of 3 years working with persons with substance abuse issues/in a D&A setting
- Live in Australia and have full working rights in Australia.
- Post registration qualifications and at least 3 years post registration experience in D&A nursing
- Experience holding a leadership and management role in a Drug and Alcohol service - highly desirable.
- Be familiar with opioid pharmacotherapy and willingness to learn/be familiar with local jurisdictional opioid dependence treatment procedures.
- A SMART Recovery group facilitator or willingness to obtain.
- Current First Aid/BLS certificate or willingness to obtain.
Benefits
- Working Monday to Friday, office hours
- Allowances + completion bonus + shared vehicle provided (to travel between accommodation & centre)
- No night shifts!
- Working with people from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds.
- Working in a unique environment with rewarding experiences
- Be a part of a multidisciplinary, dynamic, and collaborative team.
- Opportunities to expand your career and support an Australian and international network.
Company:
International Health and Medical Services (IHMS) is a large Australian based organisation that specialises in providing compassionate and professional multidisciplinary medical care in challenging environments. We primarily work with governments and large private organisations to deliver industry leading service to patients.
We are globally recognised for our unique expertise and offer fantastic opportunities to undertake meaningful work with patients where others can't. We offer opportunities for people to learn and grow their skills and knowledge in a caring organisation focusing on professional development and clinical excellence.
IHMS welcomes you to Apply if you feel you meet the selection criteria. Only suitable shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
