CCLHD - Registered Nurse - Drug & Alcohol Withdrawal Management Unit

Job Description

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time: End Date 7/9/25 Position Classification: Registered Nurse Remuneration: $1,382.80 - $1,941.80 per week Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ547654 An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions. The Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) is excited to announce an opportunity for a passionate and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our dynamic, multidisciplinary team within our Drug and Alcohol Management Unit. This is an excellent chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals facing complex challenges while working alongside a supportive and collaborative team. As a key member of our healthcare team, you'll provide high-quality care and support, playing a vital role in delivering comprehensive treatment and rehabilitation services. If you're committed to improving health outcomes and making a real difference, we encourage you to apply and be part of a team dedicated to excellence and compassionate care. About You You have current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). You possess demonstrated clinical experience in the management of substance dependent patients, in particular patients in substance withdrawal. You have an understanding of team nursing and demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary health care team with demonstrated personal attributes including resilience, integrity and accountability and ability to effectively prioritise workload. Where you'll be working This nursing position involves the assessment, monitoring, treatment and supportive care for people undertaking alcohol and drug withdrawal in an inpatient setting. Maruma-li Inpatient Withdrawal Management Service is located on the Wyong Hospital site and is part of the Central Coast Health LHD Drug & Alcohol Service. The service works collaboratively with other health and non-health service providers and GPs. The CCLHD Drug & Alcohol Service provides ongoing supervision education and training in the drug and alcohol field for all staff. The position involves working a flexible rotating roster comprising twelve hour shifts. As the leading healthcare provider in the region, Central Coast Local Health District is well known for its dedication to high quality patient care and community services. CCLHD provides the community of the Central Coast with a caring environment dedicated to improving the patient journey. What We Offer Work for the largest employer on the Central Coast. Full-time employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) through our ADO policy and 17.5% Leave Loading on Full Time positions. Full Salary Packaging services are provided – which means you save more tax. Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing. Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership. Social Club. Access to Wellbeing programs and support through our Employee Assistance Program. Child Safe Standard Commitment Central Coast Local Health District is committed to ensuring child safety in all our health services, and hospitals in every ward, emergency department, waiting room, clinic as well as our online and virtual spaces. The Central Coast Local Health District has already taken significant steps to keep children safe, though more work needs to be done to ensure that child safety is embedded in all the care that we deliver and is across all systems, policies and processes. The Child Safe Standards provide a framework that outlines the essential elements of Child Safe organisations. Through the application of the Child Safe Standards our organisation will continue to build a culture where abuse is prevented, responded to and reported. We are committed to promoting the rights of children and young people and empowering and promoting their voices within the Central Coast. Child Safety is everyone’s responsibility. Our Commitment To Diversity and Inclusion At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit our Stepping Up initiative. The ‘Stepping Up’ online resource aims to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants understand how to apply for roles within NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process. Please note that all NSW Health workers are strongly recommended to stay up to date with Covid-19 vaccinations as recommended by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation in the Australian Immunisation Handbook. However, Covid-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment. 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