Description - External
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $1,342.50 - $1,884.90 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ468593
An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions at either Wallama or Kullaroo Clinic (Opioid Treatment Program).
Join our dynamic team as a Drug and Alcohol (D&A) Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) Registered Nurse/Case Manager at Wallama Clinic, Wyong. The Registered Nurse is responsible for managing clients with opioid dependency (and other drug and alcohol use) including medication administration, developing and implementing treatment plans in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) and individual clients. The role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills in order to collaborate with clients, MDT, GPs, pharmacists, health and non-health service providers. Staff are encouraged and supported with education and training in the drug and alcohol specialty. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of those substance dependency and possess relevent clinical experience, we invite you to join us our team.
ABOUT YOU
- AHPRA Registered Nurse with post-graduate experience
- Effective clinical communication skills, including IT use
- Collaborative team worker with resilience, integrity, and empathy
The CCLHD Drug & Alcohol Service Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) has 2 clinics. Kullaroo Clinic near Gosford Hospital and Wallama Clinic, Wyong Hospital. This position will be located at the Wallama Clinic, Wyong.
As the leading healthcare provider in the region, Central Coast Local Health District is well known for its dedication to high quality patient care and community services. CCLHD provides the community of the Central Coast with a caring environment dedicated to improving the patient journey.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Work for the largest employer on the Central Coast
- Full-time employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) through our ADO policy and 17.5% Leave Loading on Full Time positions.
- Full Salary Packaging services are provided – which means you save more tax.
- Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing.
- Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership.
- Social Club.
- Access to Wellbeing programs and support through our Employee Assistance Program.
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to ensuring child safety in all our health services, and hospitals in every ward, emergency department, waiting room, clinic as well as our online and virtual spaces. The Central Coast Local Health District has already taken significant steps to keep children safe, though more work needs to be done to ensure that child safety is embedded in all the care that we deliver and is across all systems, policies and processes. The Child Safe Standards provide a framework that outlines the essential elements of Child Safe organisations. Through the application of the Child Safe Standards our organisation will build a culture where abuse is prevented, responded to and reported. Child safety is everyone’s responsibility, and The Central Coast is committed to promoting the rights of children and young people and empowering and promoting their voices within the Central Coast. Standard 5; People working with children are suitable and supported.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
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For role related queries or questions contact Leanne Hamilton on:
Phone: 0484 386 837
Email: leanne.hamilton@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 24 March, 2024 at 11.59pm
Interview Date: Week Beginning: 1 April, 2024
You are encouraged to complete applications on a week day where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.
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