Drug and Alcohol Clinical services have permanent full and part time opportunities available in Newcastle!
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (Part Time also considered)
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $65,692.82 - $92,236.06 per annum (pro rata for Part Time)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ320449
Registered Nurse - Drug and Alcohol Clinical Services
Newcastle Community Health Service
About the position:
The successful candidate will be working at the Newcastle Pharmacotherapy Service located in Hunter Street, Newcastle which is easily accessible by public transport.
The Registered Nurse position is responsible for the delivery of safe and compassionate person-centred care in collaboration with clients, families and the multidisciplinary team to achieve identified goals and outcomes.
About You:
The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and an understanding of and experience in providing evidence based support to our clients.
Information for Applicants:
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 certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW. Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. Please provide proof of booster vaccination if available.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases: If you are applying for a Category ‘A’ position, please read and understand NSW Health policy directive PD2020_017. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy
Selection Criteria: Please address the selection criteria for this position as thoroughly as possible so your application can be considered for the role. For assistance with selection criteria, please visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Candidates will be assessed against the Essential Requirements and Selection Criteria for this position. Please ensure you read the position description (link in advertisement below) prior to submitting an application. Candidates invited to interview will need to bring originals of qualifications or licenses required for the position for sighting by the panel.
Stepping Up Website: Stepping Up aims to assist Indigenous job applicants understand how to apply for roles within NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment process and addresses some of the challenges that can be experienced by hiring managers so they can more effectively structure recruitment to roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp.
Salary Packaging: Salary packaging is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health staff. You can potentially salary package a range of your personal expenses including but not limited to novated motor vehicle lease, relocation expenses and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more information by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via email at nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or on 1300 40 25 23.
Working with HNE Health you will have access to a number of benefits such as long service leave, paid maternity leave and salary packaging including meal expenses.
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For role related queries or questions contact Belinda Archer on Belinda.Archer@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 17 July 2022