Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Clinician - Registered Nurse Broken Hill

Selection Criteria

1. Current Nursing registration with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with a minimum of two years clinical experience in mental health and/or drug and alcohol.
2. Demonstrated effective communication skills both written and verbal, with intermediate computer skills, including use of the Microsoft Office suite.
3. Demonstrated application of evidence based practice and critical thinking to advocate for and implement individualised person centred care patient care.
4. Proven ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team with a commitment to working with service partners, including carers and NGO's.
5. Demonstrated commitment to work and partner with Aboriginal and Torres Strait, Islander patients and families and employees to enhance health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.
6. Evidence of participation in own professional development and commitment to maintaining competence and enhancement of skills, and willingness to apply and share professional expertise with colleagues.
7. Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the recovery model and patient centred care.
8. Current licence to drive in NSW.

About The Far West LHD

The Far West Local Health District makes up the western-most District in NSW, sharing its borders with South Australia, Queensland and Victoria. Far West LHD provides primary care to an estimated resident population of 30,000, employing over 800 staff across 9 facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia. To promote our vision of “excellence in rural and remote health”, Far West LHD upholds its CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect, and Empowerment.
 

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For role related queries or questions contact Vanessa Smith on Vanessa.Smith@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 12/08/2020