Registered Nurse - Drug And Alcohol Service (Casual)

Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Location: Blue Mountains District ANZAC Memorial Hospital
Remuneration: $35.33 - $49.60 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ461898
Applications Close: 25/02/2024
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
What we can offer you (for eligible employees):
· Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
· Novated Leasing
· Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
· Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
· Fitness Passport
What you'll be doing:
NBMLHD are seeking talented Registered Nurses to join the Casual pool for the Drug and Alcohol Service team in Blue Mountains Hospital. Working with other Registered Nurses under the direction of the Nurse Unit Manager, you will be responsible for the provision of safe and effective patient-centred nursing care to the patients/clients and carers of Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District. This position affords the opportunity to work across a variety of Drug & Alcohol Clinical areas that requires but not limited to:

• Responsibility for working within a multidisciplinary team in the assessment and management of patients presenting to the Centre of Addiction Medicine with Drug and Alcohol related issues
• Responsibility for working within a multidisciplinary team in the triage assessment and management of patients accessing services offered by Drug & Alcohol Service
• Contributing to the efficient flow of patients from central Drug & Alcohol Intake to inpatient, outpatient and other settings as appropriate to the patient's individual needs
• Providing the administration of Methadone, Buprenorphine and Buprenorphine/Naloxone to patients engaged in the NBMLHD Opioid Treatment Program in accordance with Legislation, NSW Health Policy and LHD Procedures
• To work predominantly in Centralised Intake and the Inpatient Withdrawal Unit, however at times it may be necessary to work within the Opioid Treatment Clinic if service demand requires this.

An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
About us:
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful 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 Nepean and Blue Mountains and Lithgow Region.
NBMLHD: is committed to achieving a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, refugees, people of diverse genders and sexuality, and people with disability.
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course (2 doses) of a Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccine (except for the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine which is approved by the TGA as a single dose primary course). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health or provide an Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW. A NSW Health agency may require further information about the medical contraindication (including but not limited to an Immunisation Medical Exemption form – IM011 form).
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.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
Selection Criteria to be Addressed: * Current registration to practice as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA)

• Demonstrated experience and clinical skill in Drug & Alcohol as a Registered Nurse (including Completion of a new graduate RN program or equivalent experience working as a Registered Nurse). Experience in acute care and Mental Health will also be considered
• Demonstrated excellent time management, organisational skills and ability to prioritise work
• Demonstrated evidence of being able to provide person centred care that is non-judgemental and empathetic in approach
• Demonstrated effective communication skills - written and verbal
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development
• Ability to work a flexible roster, day, evening or night shift across all days of the week according to the unit/service requirements

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