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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Practitioner
Remuneration: $127,159.18 –  $136,154.76 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ308669

Lismore Drug and Alcohol services are seeking an enthusiastic Nurse Practitoner to:

Provide a high level of evidence based nursing care within the specialty area of Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) to improve access of care and addressing gaps in existing health care services through the provision of a flexible and innovative model of care.
Provide clinical and professional leadership as an expert in the clinical field and undertaking comprehensive health assessments as well as collaborating and consulting with other members of the health care team to plan, implement and evaluate care. This integrated approach will support best practice and maximise patient care outcomes.

The Transitional Nurse Practitioner is appointed for a provisional period of up to three (3) years until the applicant meets the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) requirements for nurse practitioner endorsement.

Find out more. Click HERE.

Applications Close: 25 May 2022

Job Description:

Position Title: Clinical Nurse Consultant
Employment Type: Permanent, Full time
Hours per week: 38 hours
Position Grade: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2
Salary: $120,068.11 – $122,457.89 base per annum
Enterprise Agreement: The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations’ Nurses Enterprise Agreement 2017
Department Name: Alcohol and Drug Service

Position Summary:
A vacancy exists in the above unit for a highly motivated Clinical Nurse Consultant (Grade 2) with appropriate knowledge and skills to join our friendly and supportive team. Our progressive and innovative team offers development opportunities for our staff and a caring environment for the delivery of high quality patient centred care.

The Clinical Nurse Consultant is responsible for the provision of comprehensive drug and alcohol clinical consultancy and determining appropriate treatment plans and solutions to queries, including providing accurate advice to health professionals within their scope of practice. The CNC will carry out their duties while working in tandem with the Psychiatric Alcohol and Non-Prescription Drug Assessment (PANDA) Unit, and the Hospital Drug and Alcohol Consultation Liaison (HDA-CL) team in the assessment and management of patients with drug and alcohol related conditions during hospital presentations and/or during care.

As part of the Drug and Alcohol Specialist Advisory Service (DASAS) team, the CNC will be the point of contact for DASAS and will work in collaboration with Alcohol and Drug Staff Specialists and Counsellors. DASAS is a 24/7 NSW state-wide 24/7 telephone service that offers advice to health professionals on the clinical management of patients with Alcohol and other Drug (AOD) concerns.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information and how to apply, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian website www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/working-with-children/working-with-children-check 

The vacancy is open to Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens who hold a valid New Zealand passport, Australian permanent residents and those non-residents deemed by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship to be eligible to work in Australia only.

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Applications close May 31st 2022

Registered Nurse :  Townsville, Queensland

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the safe delivery of care to prisoners with an opiate addiction, this includes – schedule 8 medication delivery, clinical assessments, and addiction case management.

Applicants with addiction or drug and alcohol experience will be highly desirable.

What’s on Offer?
Generous remuneration package value up to $109,029 p.a. comprising salary range of $74,281 to $95,278 p.a. (NG5), 17.5% leave loading, 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation.

Other employment benefits may include:

• Professional development
• Salary sacrificing options
• Shift and locality allowances
• Corporate discounts
• Wellness programs and the Employee Assistance Program.

Role Requirements:

• Employees must maintain vaccination protection and provide evidence confirming they have received the prescribed number of doses of COVID19 and Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD).
• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent is mandatory for this position.
• Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and possession of a current practising certificate.
• Highly desirable: Experience and/or additional training in addicition therapy and/or alcohol and other drugs services or programs
• Appointees will be required to work all shifts in accordance with the unit roster, which will include participation in an on-call roster.

Other Requirements: 

• New employees of Queensland Health and existing temporary or casual employees moving into permanent roles may be required to undergo a 6 month period of probation.

Interested..?

For a confidential discussion please contact Roxanne Deere on 07 4433 5551.
Applications close on Wednesday 18 May 2022.

Enquiries Roxanne Deere

Job Ad Reference TV418065

Application Details     https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV418065       

Closing Date Wednesday 18 May 2022

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Practitioner
Remuneration: $127,159.18 – $136,154.76 per annum (+ super + 17.5% leave loading)
Hours per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ301318
Vaccination Category: A
Applications Close: 9 May 2022

Immerse yourself in our dynamic team and bring your exceptional person-centred care approach to MLHD and help enhance our services!

What we offer

• Relocation assistance and free short term accommodation options considered
• Temporary visa sponsorship considered
• Salary Packaging – up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + $9k remote area housing + novated leasing
• Corporate health and fitness program
• Flexible working arrangements
• Genuine welcoming and supportive staff and communities
• Career development opportunities

Where you’ll be working

Our Drug and Alcohol teams are known for their love of innovation, teamwork and holistic approach to care. Working in a role within our Local Health District means you will be able to thrive in a supportive, flexible and fulfilling workplace.

We are committed to ensuring professional development, clinical supervision and supporting achievement of career goals. Our multidisciplinary teams provide career paths for both nursing and allied health staff, new graduates and established professionals.

We work collaboratively to provide exceptional clinical care and service provision to community members experiencing issues with substance use.

To learn more about life in Wagga Wagga please visit: https://visitwagga.com/

About the Role   

The endorsed Drug and Alcohol (D&A) Nurse Practitioner (NP) will provide advanced senior nursing practice and expert clinical consultation and advice to Mental Health Drug and Alcohol (MHDA) services. The D&A NP will also liaise across other relevant services who are working with D&A Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) consumers who have severe and/or complex substance use issues to improve their health outcomes.

The D&A NP will provide operational support for OTP and is able to work autonomously and collaboratively in an advanced and extended clinical role. This includes assessment and management of consumers using nursing knowledge and skills and may include, but is not limited to the direct referral of consumer’s to other health care professional, prescribing medications and ordering diagnostic investigations. This position drives access to timely support and appropriate specialist intervention for Drug and Alcohol consumers in line with NSW Health strategic objectives.

The scope of practice of the nurse practitioner is determined by the context in which the nurse practitioner is authorised to practice, the education and level of competence of the individual and forms part of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Safety and Quality Framework.

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The Rural and Remote Mental Health Program is currently seeking a Clinical Nurse Consultant to join their team on a temporary full time basis for six months with the possibility of extension. This position requires the incumbent to fly in and out from Townsville to Palm Island.

The Clinical Nurse Consultant will travel regularly to Palm Island and will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and other service providers to provide specialist mental health and alcohol and drugs interventions for community members, (and their families) across the lifespan who experience complex and severe problems relating to their mental health and/or alcohol, or other drug use disorders.

What’s on Offer?
Generous remuneration package value up to $147,834 p.a. comprising salary range of $118,993 to $129,189 p.a. (NG7), 17.5% leave loading, 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation. Other employment benefits may include: professional development, salary sacrificing options, shift and locality allowances, corporate discounts, wellness programs and the EAP.

Role Requirements:

• COVID-19 and Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements.
• Bachelor of Nursing + Registration with AHPRA.
• Possession of class C drivers’ licence.
• Travel: Travel by light aircraft will be required. Overnight stays may be required.
• Highly desirable: Credentialed status or willingness to undertake and complete the requirements with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses.

Interested..?

For a confidential discussion please contact Glenne Aumend on 07 4433 9711.
Applications close on Tuesday 12 April 2022.

Enquiries Glenne Aumend

Job Ad Reference TV407666

Application Details    https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV407666

Closing Date Tuesday 12 April 2022

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 Lead (Nurse) Residential Sober Service 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 Lead 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

Find our more. Click HERE.

Closing date: 12/4/22