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Form of workAbout the role
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) – Alcohol and other drugs (AOD) role will provide expert clinical service to support the recovery of people experiencing Mental Health difficulties with a key focus on specialist AOD screening, assessment, treatment and referral. This will include the provision of support and advice to GMHWS families, medical, nursing, allied health, GP’s and other health and welfare services who are engaged with the person receiving services from GMHWS. This is a full time role of 80 hours per fortnight with a monthly ADO as a Nurse Practitioner for Alcohol + other drugs.
Key Responsibilities
- Demonstration of advanced clinical practice through comprehensive Mental Health, alcohol and other drug and risk assessments and physical screening of clients referred to the AOD team.
- Provision of expert knowledge in both Mental Health and AOD, inclusive of nursing interventions/ treatments that are evidence based and contemporary
- The provision of primary and secondary consultation to ensure integrated treatment care and support of people living with mental illness and substance use and addiction
- Comprehensive care planning and initiation, adjustment and/or continuation of medications in accordance with scope of practice.
- The provision of brief non-pharmacological interventions including (but not limited to) supportive psychotherapy, psycho-education and other psychological interventions.
Skills and experience
- Current registration as a Nurse Practitioner
- Masters level Nurse Practitioner qualifications (or those deemed equivalent by AHPRA)
- At least 5 years clinical experience in a senior nursing role
- Demonstrated ability to work with people with complex Mental Health Disorders and associated co-morbid presentations
Culture & Benefits
At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.
- Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
- Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
- Access to discounted health club membership
- Staff rewards and recognition programs
About Grampians Health
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell.
Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, Mental Health, allied health, aged care and support services.
Ballarat Region
Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the states fastest growing inland city. Dubbed Australia’s most liveable city in 2020, Ballarat is home to first class education, fine dining and boutique shopping. Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and the Western district, Ballarat is blessed with some of Australia’s most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes.
This position is paid in accordance with the Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement. The classification is Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 6 (NP61) which ranges from $71.89 per hour
How to apply
Click APPLY or contact Dr Paula Matheson Director of Nursing, on 0431 256 *** for a confidential discussion.
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.
All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.
Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.
