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D&A nurses – Start your career with The Salvation Army today!

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Start your career with The Salvation Army today!

The Salvation Army is one of Australia’s largest providers of alcohol and other drug services.  We offer a range of services including Harm Reduction and Primary Health Services as well as a range of treatment types (including residential treatment centres, community-based support programs, counselling and withdrawal management services).

 Nurse Team Leader   Rowes Bay, QLD, Australia

Townsville Recovery Services Centre 4-36 John Melton Black Drive, Rowes Bay QLD 4810

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Application closing date 8/3/2022.

Registered Nurse (2 positions)  Surry Hills, NSW, Australia

William Booth House Recovery Services Centre; 56-58 Albion Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010 Australia

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Application closing date 7/3/2022.

Now recruiting: RN Medically Supervised Injecting Centre Sydney

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Join the Uniting Medically Supervised Injecting Centre (MSIC) to work on the cutting edge of drug health services!

Are you passionate about public health and social justice? Do you support harm reduction and strive to improve the lives of marginalised people who inject drugs? Are you able to work flexibly and creatively in a non-traditional public health setting?  Then come and join the team at Australia’s first supervised injecting facility, the Uniting MSIC.

Uniting MSIC is currently recruiting Registered Nurses for Casual and Permanent Part Time positions.

The successful candidate(s) will be available to work evening shifts from 6-10pm weekdays.

There will also be the opportunity to cover some additional day and weekend shifts depending on roster cover requirements.

We are seeking applicants with experience in the Drug and Alcohol and/or Mental Health sectors.

Successful recruitment will be based on your ability to meet the following qualification, skills and experience:

  • Current Registered Nurse with AHPRA and at least two years post graduate experience
  • Understanding of and commitment to Harm Minimization, Social Justice and the service delivery model of the Medically Supervised Injecting Centre
  • Ability to work in a demanding and changeable environment
  • Understanding of the health, social and legal issues related to injecting drug use and marginalised populations
  • Knowledge of safer injecting practices, opioid overdose management and brief interventions
  • Understanding of the legislative, policy framework and values underpinning MSIC’s operation
  • Computer competence including word processing and the use of clinical databases
  • Experience in drug and alcohol, mental health or emergency nursing
  • 2 years’ experience working with people who inject drugs

This is an opportunity for you to work in a supportive, flexible and friendly work environment, and gain experience in Australia’s first supervised injecting centre.

For a confidential in-depth discussion or for more information please contact Nursing Unit Manager Julie Latimer on 02 9360 1191.

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Now recruiting: Manager, Strategic Research & Evaluation Sydney

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Role Title: Manager, Strategic Research & Evaluation
Employment Type: Full time, Ongoing
Remuneration: $131,094 – $151,609 p.a. (plus superannuation and annual leave loading)
Role Classification:  Crown Clerk Grade 11/12
Hours per week: 35
Location: St Leonards
Requestion ID: REQ286613
Closing Date: 11:59pm, Friday 18 February 2022 
  • Are you a research and evaluation specialist with an interest in developing evidence to inform policy, systems, and clinical practice?
  • Would you like to contribute towards improving the health and wellbeing for people at risk or experiencing harm from alcohol and other drugs (AOD) use?
  • Are you a proven people leader, and interested in working collaboratively with key sector stakeholders?
The Centre for Alcohol and Other Drugs works to ensure access to AOD information, support and high-quality care, by providing strategic leadership in the development of evidence-based policies and programs which enhance AOD prevention, harm reduction and treatment. We are a dynamic team who values empathy, equity, expertise and evidence.
About this role
The Manager Research and Evaluation leads the AOD Research and Evaluation Team to lead the generation of policy relevant research and evaluation evidence that improves CAOD and sector-wide practice; ensures the generation of evidence to influence decision making, design, implementation, and evaluation of AOD programs; and supports translation of research and evaluation evidence into CAOD policies and practice.
The Manager will lead the team, and drive effective stakeholder engagement to ensure research and evaluation initiatives are relevant, appropriate, and influential.
Find out more. Click HERE.

D&A Jobs! Jobs! Jobs!

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NSW Health

Clinical Nurse Consultant – Hospital Drug & Alcohol Consultation Liaison – Perm FT

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2
Remuneration: $120,068.11 – $122,457.89 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ282266

The Clinical Nurse Consultant – Hospital Drug & Alcohol Consultation Liaison is a Registered Nurse who has responsibility for the delivery of specialist drug and alcohol nursing consultancy services in hospital and inpatient mental health settings in accordance with the NSW Health Hospital Drug & Alcohol Consultation Liaison Model of Care. The position also has significant responsibilities in the delivery of clinical leadership and education, and participates in research, quality improvement activities and clinical services planning in accordance with the criteria for a Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2 as per the NSW Public Health System Nurses and Midwives (State) Award. The position is primarily based at St George Hospital however may be required to work across multiple SESLHD locations, including Sydney Hospital & Sydney Eye Hospital, Prince of Wales Hospital, St George Hospital and Sutherland Hospital, as well as the community Drug & Alcohol Services. The position works day shifts Monday to Friday inclusive.

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Applications Close: 13 February 2022

Nurse Educator (Grade 3) – South Eastern Sydney Local Health District  Drug and Alcohol Services – Perm FT

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Educator Grade 3
Remuneration: $127,159.18 – $129,522.86 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ284034

The Nurse Educator is responsible for the efficient and effective provision and evaluation of education, training and professional development for new and existing staff of the SESLHD Drug & Alcohol Service. Key responsibilities of the position include:

  • Implementation of the Workforce Development Package for the AOD NSW Health Clinical Care Standards for AOD Treatment.
  • Coordination and evaluation of the education and training program to the Drug & Alcohol multidisciplinary workforces, including in-service schedules, staff orientation, clinical skills and competencies, and other professional development activities.
  • Establishment of the Drug & Alcohol Service as an active participant in the SESLHD GradStart program by coordinating and evaluating rotational placements for graduate nurses

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Applications Close: 13 February 2022

Drug and Alcohol OTP Health Programs Nurse Coordinator – Nepean Hospital – Perm FT

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $103,110.07 – $106,496.46 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ284602

The primary purpose of the Drug & Alcohol Opioid Treatment Program’s Health Programs Nurse Co-ordinator position will be to address the chronic physical health needs of OTP patients, and especially socially disadvantaged and socially marginalised patients.  The position will develop and implement strategies to assertively engage with difficult to reach patients.

The position will address the direct needs of the consumer and linking OTP patients to primary health care providers for the assessment and ongoing management of targeted chronic physical health problems.  The position will also engage with the patient’s carer when appropriate, deliver opportunistic health education and brief interventions, advocate for patients with medical comorbidities, and facilitate referrals and ongoing engagement with other health specialties and service providers.

For role related queries or questions contact Lisa Sheens on [email protected]

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Applications Close: 16 February 2022

Clinical Nurse Educator – Drug & Alcohol Services – Nepean Hospital – Perm FT

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Educator
Remuneration: $99,869.78 – $103,110.07 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ284790
Applications Close: 16/02/2022

The Clinical Nurse/Midwife Educator (CNME) in consultation with the Nursing/Midwifery Unit Managers (NMUMs), is required to identify, plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate education and development programs for staff working in the ward/unit/service.

Working together with the NMUM and the multidisciplinary team to plan and facilitate education programs related to specialty area.
Completing an annual review of learning needs and developing and delivering an education plan that reflects evidence based best practice patient care.
Providing clinical education and competency assessments for all nursing/midwifery staff located within their designated department.
Supporting staff in working towards 100% compliance with mandatory training requirements.
Actively participate in organisational communications, including responding to emails in a timely manner and attending NBMLHD CNME meetings.

An eligibility list may be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

Applications Close: 16/02/2022

For role related queries or questions contact Corrina De Wit on [email protected]

Find out more. Click HERE.

Applications Close: 16 February 2022

Start your career with The Salvation Army today!

Enrolled Nurse  Rowes Bay, QLD, Australia

We have two casual positions available at our Townsville Recovery Services Centre, Rowes Bay.

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Applications Close: 16 February 2022

Registered Nurses  Eagle Heights, QLD, Australia

Casual. Click HERE.

Fixed-term part-time position. Click HERE.

Applications Close: 16 February 2022

 

Clinical Services Coordinator AOD Abbotsford

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The Victorian Government new health based response to public intoxication sees the launch of a trial Sobering Service within the City of Yarra. This service is to ensure the right programs and systems are in place to help people who are drunk in public get the support they need to stay safe. The health based response is underpinned by the following four components:

  • Community outreach
  • Transport
  • Places of safety
  • Health and social care pathways and broader prevention strategies

The Salvation Army will be working in partnership to provide the Service with the City of Yarra, Victorian Government, local health services and Aboriginal organisations. The Salvation Army wants to acknowledge the legislative change to public intoxication was adopted in response to the tireless lobbying and advocacy by the family of Yorta Yorta woman, Tanya Day.

We currently have a new and exciting opportunity for a Clinical Services Coordinator to work within our AOD – Harm Reduction and Health Services in Abbotsford. This service supports people presenting as intoxicated / providing health supports to people that present as intoxicated/assessing and monitoring the health of people that present as intoxicated.

The Clinical Services Coordinator will manage a multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of high-quality comprehensive primary health care and harm reduction services to people attending the residential place of safety.

You will successfully

  • Ensure all aspects of service delivery align with The Salvation Army’s (TSA) alcohol and other drug (AOD) model of care, harm reduction and primary health care services
  • Engage with stakeholders to ensure positive relationships are developed and maintained
  • Support the Harm Reduction Services Manager to identify risks
  • Support the delivery of clinical services such as patient health assessments and health management plans in partnership with existing GP, nursing, and other clinical staff
  • Ensure patients are receiving integrated, whole of team responses to their health needs

This position reports to the Harm Reduction Services Manager and is located at Abbotsford. This is a full-time position fixed term for 12 months, with possible extension depending on funding arrangements.

You will have

  • Div 1 RN with current AHPRA registration
  • Experience and competency in delivering accessible Primary Health Care, AOD and Harm Reduction Services.
  • Strong understanding of the health and AOD harm reduction needs of people who use drugs, people who are experiencing homelessness, people who engage in street-based sex work or people experiencing discrimination, stigma or issues accessing health services due to other reasons.
  • Excellent organisation and administrative skills with capacity to balance workload and determine priorities while also addressing the needs of a high volume, often crisis orientated environment.
  • Demonstrated experience in the leadership of staff with strong verbal and communication skills.
  • Ability to maintain CPD points as required by AHPRA
  • Willingness to provide on-call support as part of a roster
  • A current VIC Drivers Licence
  • Valid VIC Employee Working with Children Check
  • Ability to provide proof of Eligibility to Work in Australia

The Salvation Army is subject to public health orders. You may be required to provide evidence of vaccine status dependent on requirements.

Applications close 31.1.2022.

Find out more. Click HERE.

Now recruiting: CNC, Alcohol and Other Drugs – Lismore

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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Gde 3
Remuneration: $127,159.18 –  $129,522.86 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ282765

Lismore Drug and Alcohol are looking for an enthusistic self motivated Clinical Nurse Consultant to:

Work collaboratively with key stakeholders in the organisation to provide a complex and expansive clinical consultancy service in AOD across the district. Providing expert advice and active engagement with clinicians to enable improved practice and systemic change in AOD services. Review practice standards, policies and procedures that relate to speciality and expert knowledge.

Working to improve outcomes for people who have issues relating to substance use through the provision of evidence based AOD services.

The Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 3 (CNC3) is responsible for expert clinical organisation, coordination, leadership and consultancy services within the area of Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD), within Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSW LHD).

Interested? Find out more. Click HERE.

Enquiries to Corinne Maynard, [email protected]

Applications Close: 27 January 2022

Now recruiting: Team leader Townsville

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The Salvation Army is one of Australia’s largest providers of alcohol and other drug services.  They offer a range of services including Harm Reduction and Primary Health Services as well as a range of treatment types (including residential treatment centres, community-based support programs, counselling and withdrawal management services). They work to a modern, evidence-based and holistic Model of Care which can be viewed here: https://www.salvationarmy.org.au/scribe/sites/auesalvos/files/need-help/AOD_National_Model_of_Care.pdf

They are seeking a values-driven and dedicated Nurse Team Leader, reporting to the Centre Manager. You will provide leadership of the nursing team and specialised withdrawal management nursing services, clinical assessments, mental and physical health care, referral for addiction medical assistance as required to people undergoing withdrawal management, within a safe and culturally appropriate manner.

This is a permanent full-time position located at our Townsville Recovery Services Centre.

You will successfully

  • Provide leadership and role modelling to team staff and patient/client education staff selection, management, development and appraisal
  • Deliver direct and comprehensive nursing care to a specific group of patients or clients with complex nursing care needs
  • Coordinate, and ensure the maintenance of standards of the nursing care of a specific group or population of patients or clients
  • Dispense and administer medication to manage withdrawal symptoms as per the Guidelines
  • Support and liaise with visiting medical officers and other medical officers (MO) as needed.
  • Demonstrate commitment to an environment that values continuous improvement and innovation in the delivery of high-quality services

The Salvation Army is subject to public health orders. You may be required to provide evidence of vaccine status dependent on requirements.

You will have

  • Tertiary qualification in Nursing and current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience and demonstrated competence in nursing in the alcohol and other drugs nursing environment, including working with people with mental health conditions
  • Demonstrated current knowledge of the Guidelines and issues relating to withdrawal management
  • Demonstrated skills in triage, medical assessment, decision making and providing appropriate nursing interventions and provide crisis support.
  • Demonstrated competence in infection control procedures.
  • Professional development is required to maintain skills for the role.
  • A valid Working with Children check
  • Current Driver’s licence
  • A willingness to undergo a National Police check.

Applications close 10.2.2022.

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CNS – Drug Health Services – RPAH -Sydney

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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $103,110 – $106,496 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ275085

Applications Close: 17 January 2022

Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) is seeking a dynamic Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our team at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital!

Do you have current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with at least 3 years experience working in a relevant area with post-registration qualifications deemed appropriate by the organisation?

Do you have demonstrated ability to prioritise and problem solve to manage the complex clinical care needs of patients through the development and use of clinical management plans?

The purpose of the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) position is to provide senior nursing clinical leadership in the development of specialist clinical practice and service delivery within a nursing unit, team or service.
The CNS employs advanced clinical skills and exercises extended autonomy of decision making working closely with managers and other senior clinicians.

Candidates may be asked to make a presentation, provide a redacted work sample and participate in a behavioural interview.

All NSW Health workers are required to have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by 30 September 2021 and two doses by 30 November 2021 or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful.

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Now recruiting: RN Red Hill (Brisbane)

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The Salvation Army is one of Australia’s largest providers of alcohol and other drug services.

Brisbane Recovery Services Centre (Moonyah) seeks to bring hope, healing and wholeness to all people adversely affected by alcohol, other drugs and gambling by providing a range of services and support to addicts, families and significant others whose lives have been affected by addiction. This can include group discussions, one-on-one sessions, alcohol and drug education, chapel services, work activity therapy and vocational training. Our centres are abstinence-based, drug-free environments and our programmes provide a holistic treatment service that will help achieve physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual well-being. ​

They are seeking a values-driven and dedicated Registered Nurse reporting to the Team Leader. You will provide specialised withdrawal management (detox) nursing services, clinical assessments, mental and physical health care, referral for addiction medical assistance as required to people undergoing detox, within a safe and culturally appropriate manner.

This is a casual position based at the Brisbane Recovery Services Centre (Moonyah) in Red Hill.

You will successfully​

  • Provide quality nursing assessment, support and treatment in line with Queensland Alcohol and Drug Withdrawal Clinical Practice Guidelines (the Guidelines)
  • Support and liaise with visiting medical officers and other medical officers (MO) as needed
  • Dispense and administer medication to manage withdrawal symptoms as per the Guidelines
  • Admit and discharge clients while maintaining case notes and other required documentation and handover at the change of shifts

The Salvation Army is subject to public health orders. You may be required to provide evidence of vaccine status dependent on requirements.

You will have

  • Tertiary qualification in Nursing and current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
  • Clinical nursing and assessment skills and understanding of professional nursing requirements
  • Desirable minimum 2 years experience and demonstrated competence in nursing in the alcohol and other drugs nursing environment, including working with people with mental health conditions
  • Demonstrated current knowledge of the Guidelines and issues relating to withdrawal management
  • Demonstrated skills in triage, medical assessment, decision making and providing appropriate nursing interventions and provide crisis support
  • Current Drivers licence
  • A willingness to undergo a National Police check.

Applications close 1.2.2022.

Find out more. Click HERE.

Now recruiting: Casual RNs Corio Victoria

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Start your career with The Salvation Army today!

They  are looking for compassionate people who share their mission and values. If you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role, they invite you to review our current vacancies.

The Geelong Withdrawal Unit provides a residential medicated withdrawal service for those who are seeking to recover from alcohol and other drugs issues. Clients reside in the Unit during their episode of care and are provided with all meals and facilities. Clients can remain in the programme for a further 21 days (Stage 2) post their medicated withdrawal (Stage 1) to stabilise and plan for their recovery post-discharge.

Nursing staff are employed to cover the 24-hour period with clinical supervision provided by the Nursing Coordinator and Visiting Medical Officer (GP).

The Geelong Withdrawal Unit is currently seeking values-driven Casual Registered Nurses to provide nursing support and care for clients seeking to recover from alcohol and other drug issues.

You will successfully

  • Ensure clients are fully aware of their treatment plan and inducted into the programme
  • Provide clients with their withdrawal medication in a respectful fashion and in accordance with their medication chart
  • Ensure clients are actively encouraged to participate in the programme
  • Listen to clients and be involved in their recovery
  • Monitor activities and clearly communicate at handover meetings
  • Be professional, respectful and collaborative relationship is maintained with AOD Support staff

They have a number of casual positions available. The 12-bed Withdrawal Unit is in Corio.

You will have

  • Degree or equivalent in Nursing and a current Div 1 certificate
  • Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
  • Cert IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs Competencies CHCAOD 2C, 6B, 8C, 9C AND 10A
  • Clinical nursing and assessment skills and an understanding of professional nursing issues
  • Practical experience in AOD sector service delivery, with an understanding of addictive behaviour and drugs, both illicit and licit
  • A current Victorian Drivers Licence is essential
  • A current and valid VIC Employee Working with Children Check
  • Be able to provide proof of Eligibility to Work in Australia

What we offer

  • As a registered not for profit organisation, you may be eligible for generous tax-free salary packaging benefits
  • Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program – Independent confidential counselling service
  • An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members

The Salvation Army is subject to public health orders. You may be required to provide evidence of vaccine status dependent on requirements.

Applicatoins close on 28.1.2022. Find out more. Click HERE.

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