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Survey: specialist ATOD nursing standards
August 31, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Currently, there are no Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug (ATOD) specialist nursing standards identified internationally. Nursing standards indicate what should be expected of ATOD specialist nursing by the wider nursing profession, employers and also the community. Having ATOD specialist nursing standards will bring us into line with other speciality nursing areas such as Critical Care and Mental Health. DANA is working towards developing National ATOD nursing standards. We are using the Drug and Alcohol Services of South Australia (DASSA) standards as a benchmark to work from. As part of... [Read the full story]
Professional News
Working with traumatised clients in AOD services: How does this affect you?
August 4, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Over recent years there has been growing recognition of the high frequency of trauma exposure and post traumatic stress disorder among clients of alcohol and other drug (AOD) services. Less is known however, about how this impacts those who work with these clients. The National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC), in collaboration with the National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction (NCETA), is looking for AOD workers (i.e., all those who work in AOD settings such as nurses, medical practitioners, psychiatrists, psychologists, counsellors, social workers, and other AOD workers)... [Read the full story]
Education
College of Nursing: Graduate Certificate in Clinical Management
February 16, 2009 · Leave a Comment
“Are you looking to further your management and leadership skills and knowledge? The College of Nursing is offering a Graduate Certificate in Clinical Management Course fees: $4,500 for students living in Australia Course dates: 20 July 2008 – 9 July 2009 The course consists of four subjects studied over twelve months by distance education, participation in on-line activities, support from your tutor and the option to attend some on-campus workshops. The four subjects to be completed are: Introductory health care management Financial management Human resource management ... [Read the full story]
Jobs
Rural Case Manager
July 20, 2009 · Leave a Comment
The Victorian Nurses Health Program is an independent support service for nurses, midwives and students of nursing experiencing health issues related to substance use or mental health concerns. The VNHP is seeking a Registered Nurse Division 1, 2 or 3 to provide case management for program participants in rural and regional Victoria. The ideal candidate for this new initiative will have a high level of professionalism, discretion and considerable experience in case management and group facilitation within the drug and alcohol field, together with experience in mental health triage and referral. The... [Read the full story]
Conferences
NSW Senior Nurses Drug and Alcohol Meeting
July 11, 2010 · Leave a Comment
For those in NSW wanting to attend this meeting in August, click here for all the details, including the registration form. Read More →
ATOD in the media
52% of Australians support an additional levy on alcohol
March 31, 2008 · Leave a Comment
“Of Substance Magazine – Media Release 52% of Australians support an additional levy on alcohol. National alcohol survey backs major changes to drinking laws Of Substance, (www.ofsubstance.org.au) Australia’s leading magazine on alcohol, tobacco and drug issues, has today released findings from its comprehensive survey into Australian attitudes towards alcohol. The survey revealed widespread concern about the effects of alcohol, specifically binge drinking, but also about the impact alcohol was now having on young people and communities. Respondents expressed significant levels... [Read the full story]
Survey: specialist ATOD nursing standards
Currently, there are no Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug (ATOD) specialist nursing standards identified internationally. Nursing standards indicate what should be expected of ATOD specialist nursing by the wider nursing profession, employers and also the community. Having ATOD specialist nursing standards will bring...
[Continue reading: Survey: specialist ATOD nursing standards]APSAD one day skills based training workshop – Sydney – 23rd September 2010 (Free to DANA members)
This is looking like a very informative day. All the details can be found by clicking here (it will open a PDF advert for the day)
[Continue reading: APSAD one day skills based training workshop – Sydney – 23rd September 2010 (Free to DANA members)]Working with traumatised clients in AOD services: How does this affect you?
Over recent years there has been growing recognition of the high frequency of trauma exposure and post traumatic stress disorder among clients of alcohol and other drug (AOD) services. Less is known however, about how this impacts those who work with these clients. The National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC),...
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DANA Conference 2010
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Professional News
Working with traumatised clients in AOD services: How does this affect you?
Over recent years there has been growing recognition of the high frequency of trauma...
NSW Senior Nurses Drug and Alcohol Meeting
For those in NSW wanting to attend this meeting in August, click here for all the...
2009/2010 Matua Raki (National Addiction Workforce Development Centre) Project
The below link is to a a paper providing the background and context for the 2009/2010...
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Jobs
The Victorian Nurses Health Program is an independent support service for nurses,...
Registered, Endorsed Enrolled Nurses, Mental Health Workers – Mental
Sydney Southwest Private Hospital is a 93 bed private hospital owned by Healthscope...
Casual Opportunities for Tutors / Markers
Expressions of interest are invited from Registered Nurses who are interested in...
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