Registered Nurse - Drug and Alcohol Clinical Services - Incentives Offered
Lead meaningful change and advance your career towards becoming a Clinical Nurse Specialist specialising in Drugs and Alcohol!
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time Until June 2026
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $72,152.53 - $101,299.48 Per Annum + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ546563
Location: Tamworth Community Health Service
Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $5,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*
The service:
DACS is a specialist treatment service for people with substance use problems. Harm Minimisation is a key tenet of the model of care. It is a multidisciplinary service that includes nursing, medical and allied health clinicians alongside peer support and Aboriginal health workers. DACS operates in a range of community, outpatient and inpatient settings, providing prevention, early intervention drug and alcohol assessment and treatment counselling and case management throughout Hunter New England Health.
What's on offer?
- Earn an extra $10,000 for your first year and $5,000 every year after with the rural health incentives.
- Complete your postgraduate degree for free studying online through the University of Tasmania.
- Opportunity to complete an orientation at John Hunter Hospital serving as a Clinical Liaison.
- Opportunity to work with the MERIT program helping defendants with substance use issues focus on rehabilitation prior to sentencing.
- Tamworth typically offers more affordable housing options compared to major metropolitan areas. You can often find larger homes or properties with more land for the same price as a smaller apartment in a city.
- Overall living costs, including groceries, utilities, and transportation, are generally lower in rural areas like Tamworth, allowing for better financial stability and savings.
- Tamworth has a range of public and private schools that often have smaller class sizes, allowing for more personalised attention and a strong community focus.
- Comprehensive orientation and ongoing external education opportunities.
- Access to monthly DACS education sessions.
- Supportive team and mentorship.
- ADO's each month (for full time employees).
- Salary packaging options.
- Fitness Passport.
The role:
In this role, you’ll utilise your advanced clinical skills to assess, plan, and deliver high-quality, individualised nursing care. Collaborating with Hunter New England Drug and Alcohol Clinical Services, you’ll support primary treating teams while providing a Drug and Alcohol Consultation Liaison service to emergency departments, inpatient wards, and outpatient clinics. As part of this role, you’ll have the opportunity to complete an orientation at John Hunter Hospital serving as a Clinical Liaison. In this capacity, you’ll provide recommendations for patients with substance use issues, enhancing care delivery and outcomes. You’ll also have the opportunity to share your expertise by delivering in-service training and contributing to the development of specialty clinical practices.
We are committed to supporting your professional growth. With mentorship from our Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Consultant, monthly education sessions, and study leave, we’ll back you as you pursue a postgraduate certificate in Drug and Alcohol—at no cost in Tasmania, with online study options available.
The location:
In the heart of the New England region of NSW, Tamworth comes with plenty of country swagger. Visit at any time of year and you’ll enjoy stellar food and wine – and generous portions. And then there are the outdoor activities, with plenty of adventure on the horizon. Perhaps the main reason to visit is to immerse yourself in the world of country music, whether you’re attending the annual Country Music Festival or visiting the 12-metre-high Golden Guitar.
Requirements:
- Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse and willingness to undertake a postgraduate certificate.
- Eligible to drive in NSW and willing to travel for work purposes.
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.
Closing date: Wednesday, 22nd January 2025
Information for Applicants:
* 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.
This position is full-time however job share arrangements will be considered.
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
