Registered Nurse/Case Manager - Blue Mountains & Lithgow Methadone Program

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Location: Katoomba / Lithgow
Remuneration: $70,049.73 - $98,351.39 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ458312
Applications Close: 04/02/2024
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):
· Accrued Day Off (ADO) (for full time 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:
Our Opioid Treatment Program is seeking a qualified and highly reliable Registered Nurse to join the team on a Permanent Full Time assignment. This role will be based in the Blue Mountains and Lithgow OTP Clinics.
The Registered Nurse will provide a high level of case management to patients of the service, including the administration of methadone and buprenorphine and Buprenorphine/Naloxone in accordance with the NSW Poisons Act (1966). This position will work collaboratively with relevant members of the multidisciplinary health team in the planning, implementation, assessment and evaluation of nursing care within the unit. The role will aim to provide safe and effective patient-centred nursing care to the patients/clients and carers of the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District.
We invite you to share your skills and experience in shaping the success of your local health community. Apply Now!
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 of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). Additionally, Category A workers are required to receive a booster dose three months after completing the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (IM011 immunisation medical exemption form) 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.
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 Nursing Registration (Division 1) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

• Demonstrated experience and clinical skills in Acute Medical / Mental Health Nursing as a Registered Nurse (including completion of a new graduate RN program or equivalent experience working as a Registered Nurse) and a keen interest to learn and gain experience in Drug and Alcohol.
• Demonstrated awareness of Drug and Alcohol dependence issues and Opioid Treatment Programs.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a multi-disiplinary team including Medical, Nursing, Allied Health and Community staff as well as General Practitioners, and external agencies.
• Demonstrated high level of communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated capacity to identify and resolve conflict situations by managing own emotional responses and interacting with others in a personable and professional manner.
• Ability to work a flexible roster, day or evening shift across all days of the week according to the unit/service requirements.
• Current Driver's Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel.

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