Registered Nurse/Midwife - Substance Use In Pregnancy And Parenting Service

Remuneration: $ 70,049.73 - $ 98,351.39 p.a. + 11% Super +
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to June 2026 (part-time & job share arrangements will be considered min 4 days per week)
Position Classification: Registered Nurse/Midwife
Requisition ID: REQ464811
About the Position:
As one of our amazing Registered Nurses/Midwifes you will provide comprehensive assessments, implement evidence based treatment within care plans, educate clients on harm minimisation and relapse prevention, and, manage neonates at risk of prenatal substance exposure. As there is a strong focus on child protection, you must have a thorough understanding of the child protection policy and legislation, and be proactive in remaining up to date with related training. Within this position, there is an opportunity to progress to Clinical Nurse Specialist.
About the Team:
The successful applicant will become part of the Substance Usein Pregnancy and Parenting Service (SUPPS) team. You will work alongside other clinicians to ensure quality care and support is provided to people with Substance Use challenges who are pregnant or have a child under the age of two.
Located at Tamworth Community Health, North Tamworth, you can explore the outdoor environment by visiting the Tamworth Marsupial park or taking a walk up the Oxley Scenic Lookout before or after work.
If this sounds like you, we’d LOVE to see you apply:
The successful applicant will be able to work efficiently whilst dealing effectively with a range of complex issues. You will be able to juggle competing demands in situations of professional and emotional intensity, have the ability to prioritise situations, and you will have a strong understanding of the Code of Conduct.
What we can offer you:
You will be supported by the Greater Newcastle SUPPS CMC 2 and team, the CYFS Manager, the DACS Clinical Liaison Officer, and the DACS CNC 3.
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:
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• ADO's each month (for full time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
• Superannuation contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals.

Additional Information for applicants

• This position is full time; however, part time & jobshare arrangements will be considered (minimum 4 days per week).
• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

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Closing Date: Monday 26th February 2024
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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.
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