Registered Nurse Level 3 Grade 1 - Co-Occurring Needs Program Advanced Practice Nurse

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Description Employment Type: Full Time, PermanentClassification: Registered Nurse Level 3.1 (P22030)Salary: $124, 946 - $129,878 (Plus 11.5% Super)Location: Canberra Health ServicesSection: Alcohol and Drug ServicesClosing Date: 21 February 2025 What can we offer you: City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra. Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. Flexible working conditions. 11.5% Superannuation. Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval). About the Role: Alcohol and Drug Services (ADS) is a part of the division of Mental Health, Justice Health, and Alcohol & Drug Services (MHJHADS), which is a contemporary, evidence-based service providing high quality healthcare for persons experiencing substance use concerns, guided by the principles of harm minimisation. ADS incorporates seven areas, including Opioid Treatment Services, Medical Services, Consultation and Liaison Service, 10 bed Inpatient Withdrawal Service, Police and Court Drug Diversion Service, Drug and Alcohol Sentencing List, and Counselling and Treatment Services. ADS provides information, advice, referral, intake, assessment, and support for ACT residents experiencing substance use concerns. We offer services for individuals, their family and friends, general practitioners, other health professionals, businesses and community groups. This also includes the provision of high-quality liaison with external stakeholders, consumers, and staff of MHJHADS. In CHS, the role of an Advanced Practice Nurse acknowledges the skills, knowledge and capabilities of highly experienced health professionals to address a specialised service need. It is a level of clinical practice characterised by a high degree of autonomy and complex clinical decision-making, integrating the four advanced practice pillars of clinical practice, leadership, education, and research to provide complex care in partnership with a range of stakeholders. For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description. Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: Pre-employment National Police Check. Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy. Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for Registered Nurses. To Apply: Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page cover letter or pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website. Our Vision : creating exceptional health care togetherOur Role : to be a health service that is trusted by our communityOur Values : Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Lauren Hendry at 0251241735 or at . #J-18808-Ljbffr