Registered Nurse - Drug & Alcohol

Job Description

Employment Type : Permanent Part TimePosition Classification : Registered NurseRemuneration : 72152.53 - 101299.48 per annum plus SuperannuationHours Per Week : 24Requisition ID : REQ552755Location: KogarahApplications close Thursday 20 February 2025Looking for a nursing role with better work-life balance? Join the vibrant and professional nursing team working with people requesting assistance with alcohol and drug use. With a rewarding career in alcohol and other drugs, you can work family-friendly hours and have a positive impact on the health of our communities. Our Benefits: Family-friendly hours Mentally stimulating work Endless opportunities for professional and personal growth Potential for fast-tracked career progression Accrued Day Off (ADO) Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary packaging options Novated Leasing Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members Fitness Passport . Who are we: We are the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. We listen to understand, not label. The alcohol and other drugs workforce work for the greater good through an open, flexible and dynamic, strengths-based approach. We are an inclusive and committed team where staff are encouraged to bring their whole self to work. We are a team as diverse as the vibrant communities we support. The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is 'exceptional care, healthier lives'. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it. SESLHD Drug and Alcohol Service offers a range of treatment and support services for people with problems from their alcohol, prescription or illicit drug use, and/or their families and carers. Outpatient D&A services are located in clinics at the Langton Centre in Surry Hills, St George Hospital in Kogarah, and Caringbah Community Health Centre at Sutherland Hospital. Inpatient D&A services are provided at Sydney Hospital, Prince of Wales, St. George and Sutherland Hospitals. Our goal is to improve health, wellbeing and social outcomes for individuals, families and the community, related to drug and alcohol use. What you'll be doing: Using innovative, evidence-based skills and interventions, you will professionally support individuals seeking assistance with alcohol and drug use. You will take a trauma-informed approach and provide respectful, person-centred care, tailored to each individual’s needs. Central to your role will be employing an individualised, holistic approach to care, incorporating comprehensive care planning to address the diverse physical, emotional, and social aspects of each person’s journey. A nursing role in the alcohol and other drugs sector offers mentally stimulating work and provides a high level of autonomy and empowerment. You’ll work within a collaborative team that enables a culture of support. The Registered Nurse position is responsible for the delivery of safe and compassionate person-centred care in collaboration with client, families, carers and the multidisciplinary team to achieve identified goals and outcomes. Your contribution as a healthcare professional will have a meaningful and positive impact, which is felt at a community level. Selection Criteria: Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse/Midwife, Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA). Comprehensive understanding of substance use disorders, treatment, and harm minimisation principles. Clinical experience in the Drug and Alcohol nursing specialty is desired but not essential. Demonstrated ability to proactively engage with clients to enhance service delivery and to guide others in providing service excellence. Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to identify key messages, issues and concerns when communicating with others. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and apply professional and ethical boundaries at all times. Strong computer skills and proven ability to use health information systems. Knowledge and understanding of risk management, safety and quality principles and the role of the Registered Nurse in applying these principles. People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply. Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards 2) Find out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Matthew Burdess on This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11) . You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards . Reasonable Adjustments: NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email and let us know. Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Information for applicants: Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing. Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directiveOccupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer. SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support ( ) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website . #J-18808-Ljbffr