Registered Nurse - Dacs

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time and Temporary Part Time until June 2024
Location: Taree Community Health Service and Forster Community Health
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $35.33 - $49.60 per hour + superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ480821
Applications Close: 5th May 2024Open Targeting under Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 – Advertisement
Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion.About the RoleThe position is required to utilise various NSW Health Clinical Systems and Drug and Alcohol systems. It also requires the provision of various treatment options as prescribed for each client who is with the service. There is a roster of various tasks that rotates so the opportunity present itself for a someone who is interested in the position. The position also requires nurse reviews, medical clinics, and pharmacy contacts. Some of these contacts will be by phone and some but most will be face to face.
Where you'll be working
The successful applicant with be working in the Drug and Alcohol pharmacotherapy unit in Taree and Forster will be a Registered Nurse providing opiate dependence Treatment to clients of the service. It is small team close knit team of professionals that work well together.About YouYou will need to be focused, observant, good teamwork with good computer skills. You will need to be non-judgemental, with good communication skills and good boundaries. Some good humour is also a plus. Computer systems can be learned and the processes in the clinics can also be learned.Additional Information

• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Benefits
is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry we provide a range of public health services to the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast. Being the largest employer in the region we can offer salary packaging options, educational opportunities and support from a broad network of health professionals. With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen profession. Working with HNE Health gives you access to a great range of benefits:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

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For role related queries or questions contact Vicki Jepson on Vicki.Jepson@health.nsw.gov.auInformation for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit:Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: .This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (AIR Immunisation History Statement) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.Acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement (IHS), or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate, or AIR COVID-19 and Influenza IHS. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.#HNEDACS
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