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Director Alcohol and Other Drugs Clinical Services and Programs Unit

Executive Band 1

NSW Ministry of Health

• An exciting opportunity is available for a dynamic individual with clinical expertise and strategic leadership experience to lead the AOD Clinical Services and Programs Unit in the Centre for Alcohol and Other Drugs.
• If you are interested in making a difference to the health and wellbeing of people at risk or experiencing harms from AOD use in NSW, by ensuring access to information, support, and high-quality care, then this role may be suitable for you.
• We require a skilled executive to provide strategic leadership in the development of evidence-based policies and programs which enhance AOD treatment, harm reduction and prevention.
• Come and join a dynamic, professional and committed team who value empathy, equity, expertise, and evidence.

This role will be located in St Leonards.

The Centre for Alcohol and Other Drugs is part of the Population and Public Health Division of the NSW Ministry of Health. The Population and Public Health Division co-ordinates the strategic direction, planning, monitoring and performance of population health and associated clinical services across the State. The Division also responds to the public health aspects of major incidents or disasters in NSW, monitors health, identifies trends and evaluates the impact of health services. The Division is responsible for improving health through measures that prevent disease and injury. The Centre for Alcohol and Other Drugs is responsible for developing, coordinating, managing and evaluating NSW Ministry of Health policies, programs and research relating to the prevention, harm minimisation and treatment of alcohol and other drug-related harm.

Role Outline

The purpose of the role is to lead the implementation and evaluation of policies and programs that support the delivery of alcohol and other drugs treatment, harm minimisation and prevention and ensure that they are evidence-based, person-centred, safe, high quality and effective. The Director will provide leadership and drive the performance of the AOD Clinical Services and Programs Unit to deliver results that support NSW Health AOD strategies and policies and the effective delivery of treatment, harm minimisation and prevention programs and services.

For further information, download the  Role Description .

Applying for this Role

You are required to submit a one page covering letter, including a short statement in response to the two targeted questions below:

1. Describe your experience in providing high-level, strategic leadership within a complex environment, which may have conducted one or more of the following: policy development, research, evaluation, funding and performance monitoring of clinical and population health programs and services.
2. Describe your experience in managing stakeholders and health sector contracts and funding arrangements to ensure clinical quality, safety, governance and best practice performance outcomes of programs and services.

Essential Requirements

The successful candidate will have the following key knowledge and experience:

• Extensive high-level, strategic leadership experience within a complex environment where policy development, research, evaluation; funding and performance monitoring of clinical and population health programs and services are conducted.
• Demonstrated understanding of national and state health systems and the regulatory and policy context for alcohol and other drugs or population and public health initiatives and programs.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing stakeholders and health sector contracts and funding arrangements to ensure clinical quality, safety, governance and best practice performance outcomes of programs and services.

The essential requirements are:

• Experience in the delivery or management of clinical programs and services, ideally in alcohol and other drugs.
• Relevant Tertiary qualifications in public health or related discipline and/or equivalent substantial management experience at a senior level.
• Experience working in clinical quality and safety systems, health service contracts and performance management, project management, and people leadership.

This is an ongoing, full time, Band 1, Public Service senior executive (HSSE) role. An attractive remuneration package within the range of $208,519 to $231,573 per annum, with annual performance reviews, will be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Please contact Tonina Harvey, Acting Director AOD, Centre for Alcohol and Other Drugs, on [email protected] should you have any additional questions about the role.

Please click here to apply for the advert through the Health Career Portal (search by job reference number REQ231069).

NSW Health values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

• Leading Community Services Organisation
• Salary packaging, and competitive sector remuneration
• Full-time
• Footscray location

About the opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and qualified Non Residential Withdrawal (NRW) Nurse to join the North West Catchment team based in Footscray.

The Non-Residential Withdrawal Nurse position is responsible for all aspects of the medical management of a client’s alcohol or other drug withdrawal in a non-residential setting. This includes monitoring client withdrawal symptoms and associated medication management. The NRW Nurse liaises with medical staff (GPs or hospital staff) and other clinical staff (e.g. mental health clinicians) to ensure the safe and effective management of withdrawal and co-occurring physical and mental health conditions.

You can view the full position description here

About you

To be successful in the role you will be a registered nurse (Div 1 or Div 3 Nurse), have a certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs or the required competencies in AOD and qualifications in dual diagnosis or willingness to undertake. You will have demonstrated experience working with AOD and/or dual diagnosis clients and proven ability in all aspect of the medical management of a client’s withdrawal program.

How to apply

If this sounds like you, apply today by submitting the following

• Cover Letter (1 page outlining your suitability according to the position description)
• Current Resume (no more than 3 pages)
• Address the Core selection criteria in the position description

Applications close

Tuesday 25 May 2021

Get in touch

Linda Coventry-Poole – Clinical Consultant
T: 03 9384 8870

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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1
Remuneration: $113,076 – $115,388 pa
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ226928
Location: Nowra
Closing Date: 9 May 2021

What you’ll be doing

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 4
Remuneration: $2521.00 to $2565.30 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ227377

This recruitment may be used to fill future positions via an eligibility list for permanent, full time, part time, temporary and casual positions.

What you’ll be doing

The Drug and Alcohol Services (DAS) / HIV and Related Programs (HARP) Nurse Manager has professional and operational clinical responsibility for the provision of high quality, safe clinical nursing services including the management of nursing workforce and related issues that may impact on clinical and/or operational outcomes. The position has a focus on service improvement and positive workplace culture that achieves improved patient outcomes, sustainable access and collaboration in provision of health care.

Fundamental roles of the Nurse Manager are;

• Responsible for the overall management of nursing services across Drug and Alcohol and professional oversight of the HIV and Related Programs which includes the Sexual Health Service.
• Lead and manage nursing services in the achievement of professional and organisational standards of nursing practice, patient care and patient experience.
• Ensure safe and efficient patient flow practices within the Service and contribute to strategic patient flow planning in consultation with facility/community Directors of Nursing and Midwifery and Patient Flow Managers.
• Enhance organisational performance through coordination of care, effective models of care and the integration of corporate and clinical practice initiatives.
• Lead positive workplace culture through practice development, teamwork and transformational leadership that contributes to improved patient and organisational outcomes.
• Work with the Service Manager in monitoring and evaluation of performance review and professional development programs for Nursing Unit Managers and Nursing Leaders.
• Provision of information and advice to the Service Manager, Head of Department, Director of Community Chronic and Complex Care and Directors of Nursing and Midwifery on operational issues from a professional and Directorate perspective.
• Actively participate in CCLHD and state-wide activities that promote nursing and relevant clinical practice initiatives.
• Provide enhanced clinical and operational support to the Service Manager, in addressing the key issues identified within the strategic plan, namely the use of evidence based models of care and service frameworks to provide a cohesive and integrated health service.

The Nurse Manager identifies nursing and corporate risks in the operational management of D&A/HARP and makes timely decisions to implement appropriate strategies that maintain service delivery and safety within a risk management framework.  The position has a leadership role in terms of organisational culture, standards of care, patient flow, service delivery, financial management, change management and implementation of best practice.

Need more information?
  1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Steven Childs on 4394 4880 or email [email protected]

Applications Close: Tuesday, 18 May 2021 at 11.59pm

You are encouraged to complete applications on a week day where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.

Northern NSW Local Health District

 Job Reference Number:-REQ225736

Work Type:-Full-Time

Total Remuneration Package:-$64377.92 – $90394.15

Closing Date:-05/05/2021 – 11:59 PM

The Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high quality person-centred nursing care in accordance with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia Standards for Practice for Registered Nurses, and the Policies and Procedures of the MoH and NNSWLHD.

Nursing care is provided utilising the principles of Trauma Informed Care and Recovery for people with Alcohol or Other Drug (AOD) issues.

Where you’ll be working

Also known as the Rainbow Region, this area is blessed with stunning waterfalls, fertile farming land, artistic villages and relaxed seaside communities.

Northern NSW Local Health District embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.

NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably.  For help with your application to this role visit Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.

Click HERE for more information.

CENTRAL AUSTRALIA HEALTH SERVICE

 Alcohol and Other Drugs Service, Central Australia

Alice Springs Hospital – Alice Springs

 Seeking an experience Alcohol and Other Drugs Clinical Nurse / Clinical Nurse Specialist to join a multi-disciplinary team to delivering services to the Alice Springs and Barkly region.

Nurse 3 – Remuneration Package Range $111,176 – $118,675

(Comprising salary $96,368 – $102,964, superannuation, leave loading and the value of 2 weeks extra recreation leave) In addition to above Package Range, salary sacrifice provisions apply.

Nurse 4 – Remuneration Package Range $123,537 – $132,602

(Comprising salary $107,240 – $115,213, superannuation, leave loading and the value of 2 weeks extra recreation leave) In addition to above Package Range, salary sacrifice provisions apply.

Selection will be made at the Nurse 3 or Nurse 4 level depending on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant.

Alcohol and Other Drugs Services Central Australia (ADSCA) within Central Australia Health Service provides treatment and support to patients affected by alcohol, tobacco and other drugs in the Alice Springs and Barkly communities. Working with a professional, multi-disciplinary team the Clinic provides community based AOD management and treatment including Drug and Alcohol health assessments; Nursing and Medical reviews; Drug and Alcohol withdrawal management; counselling and psychotherapy; case management and provides an Opiate Pharmacotherapy Program.

As Clinical Nurse / Clinical Nurse Specialist you will promote AOD nursing practice in assessment, brief intervention, withdrawal management and treatment planning in collaboration with a range of service providers and manage a case load of ADSCA patients, including patients on the Opioid Pharmacotherapy Program. You will also have the opportunity to deliver drug and alcohol education to other health professionals and community groups.

A Graduate Diploma in Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) would be highly regarded.

If you are a Registered Nurse looking to take the next step in your career don’t delay, apply today!

Relocation Support is available for the successful applicant (conditions apply)

Further information please contact Tim Calder, Community Care Team Manager on 08 8951 7580 or via email to [email protected]

Quote vacancy number: 41834

Vacancy closing date: 11 May 2021

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Applicants should address the selection criteria and provide a current CV and contact details for 2 referees (preferably an email address). For a copy of the Job Description and to apply online please visit www.jobs.nt.gov.au

Information on the Northern Territory and its great lifestyle is available at www.australiasnorthernterritory.com.au

Note: The preferred or recommended applicant will be required to hold a current Working with Children Clearance notice / Ochre Card (application forms available from SAFE NT @ https://forms.pfes.nt.gov.au/safent) and undergo a criminal history check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history.

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Role Title: Principal Advisor – Aboriginal Nursing and Midwifery Strategy (identified) 
Employment Type: Temporary, Full-time (up to 12 months maternity leave relief)
Role Classification: Clerk Grade 11/12
Remuneration: $128,473 -$148,578 pa (plus superannuation and annual leave loading)
Hours per Week: 35
Location: St Leonards
Requisition ID: REQ224268
Closing Date: Monday 26 April, 11.59pm

About this role 
The Principal Advisor provides strategic expert advice to the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer (CNMO) on all matters relating to Aboriginal nursing and midwifery and leads strategies to increase and sustain the Aboriginal nursing and midwifery workforce. A key component of the role is to develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.

Where you’ll be working
The role is located in St. Leonard. The NaMO team has a unique role in engaging with the NSW Health system.  The right person will enjoy working collaboratively as part of a small team, showing flexibility and initiative to achieve outcomes for the State.

What you’ll be doing
Day to day work involves engaging with a broad range of stakeholders, planning and progressing a number of strategic projects, researching and providing advice, writing briefs and responses (sometimes with very tight timelines) and managing the financial aspects of the portfolio.

Find out more. Click HERE.

QuIHN is a statewide, not for profit, and non-government health service which provides a variety of health services to illicit drug users throughout Queensland across three service areas:

• Therapeutic Services;
• Harm Reduction Services; and
• Better Access Medical Clinic.

Drug and Alcohol Counsellor : Part time position / 15 hours per week + possible additional hours

In this role you will provide counselling and psychosocial group work to individuals on community supervision orders within Corrections’ offices, who are also affected by substance use and other related concerns such as mental health.

Client Therapy and Support, by

• providing counselling that utilises evidence-based therapeutic modalities for the achievement of client identified goals
• providing harm reduction and other health promotion services
• utilising alcohol and drug and mental health assessments
• ensuring client data is entered to a high standard
• facilitating and/or co-facilitating psychosocial education and support groups

 

Harm Reduction Worker: Fulltime position

In this role you will work within QuIHN’s Harm Reduction Program area to provide a range of activities, including:

• Prevention and Testing Program
• Treatment & Management Program

 

Applications for both positions close the Friday 23 April 2021, however the position may be filled before that time.

Find out more:

http://bit.ly/QuihnNQld

http://bit.ly/QuihnHRworker