Registered Nurse - Drug and Alcohol Clinical Services - Incentives Offered
Remuneration: $36.39 - $51.09 Per Hour + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ536340
Benefits:
At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
- Moree offers significantly lower housing costs compared to urban areas, with opportunities to buy or rent spacious homes at affordable rates.
- Moree has a close-knit, welcoming community with a strong sense of camaraderie. Working in a regional town allows you to form meaningful connections with colleagues and the wider community, creating a supportive and fulfilling environment.
- The region boasts a range of excellent schooling options, from well-regarded public schools to private institutions. These schools are known for small class sizes and personalised attention, ensuring your children receive a great education.
- Enjoy a relaxed lifestyle and access to scenic surroundings.
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees).
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true worklife balance.
- Relocation assistance to help you settle in – Welcome Experience.
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing.
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.
Conjoint Professor Adrian Dunlop
Director Of Drug and Alcohol Clinical Services (DACS)
About the role:
As a Registered Nurse in this role, you will provide comprehensive case management for existing clients while conducting assessments for new clients to determine their eligibility for treatment.
Your responsibilities will include traveling to locations such as Inverell and Narrabri to extend services to the broader community.
Additionally, you will actively engage in Clinical Supervision, ensuring professional growth and adherence to best practices. Managing Telehealth appointments with Staff Specialists will also be a key component, leveraging technology to deliver seamless and accessible care.
In this role, you will be thoroughly supported through a comprehensive orientation program to ensure a seamless transition into your responsibilities.
As part of the Drug and Alcohol services team, you will have access to regular monthly education sessions, guided by a dedicated Clinical Nurse Educator and a Clinical Nurse Consultant assigned to the Northern area. Collaborating with a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS1), you will work within a highly skilled and supportive environment.
You will have opportunities for ongoing education and professional development to refine your expertise and will participate in monthly Clinical Supervision to promote reflective practice and continued growth.
Where you’ll be working:
Embrace an exciting opportunity at Moree Community Health Service, nestled in the heart of the vibrant Moree Plains region.
Known for its rich cultural heritage, natural beauty, and the iconic artesian hot springs, Moree offers a unique blend of relaxation and adventure. Surrounded by picturesque landscapes and a welcoming community, this charming town provides the perfect backdrop for both professional growth and a fulfilling lifestyle.
Experience the warmth of country living while making a meaningful impact within a dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional care to the community.
You will become an integral part of a close-knit, specialised unit dedicated to providing exceptional Drug and Alcohol care to those in need within the community.
Requirements:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
- Eligible to drive in NSW and ability to undertake work responsibilities out of normal work hours with a willingness to travel when required.
If this sounds like you we would love you to apply!
- A strong understanding of dependence-related challenges, or a genuine willingness to learn.
- A compassionate and non-judgmental approach to supporting others.
- The ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment.
- An engaging and outgoing personality that fosters connection.
Additional information:
- *Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position. All payments made to part time employees will be on a pro-rata basis. Check your eligibility here- Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. If you would like to discuss your eligibility or current circumstances further, please contact HNELHD-RuralIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au
- Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
- To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Need more information?
- Click here for the Position Description.
- Find out more about applying for this position.
For role related queries or questions contact Patricia Skelton on Patricia.Skelton@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp.
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
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