Visiting Medical Officer - Alcohol and Other Drugs
Selection Criteria:
- Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
- Demonstrated experience in opioid agonist treatment provision.
- Demonstrated high quality, contemporary approach to alcohol and other drug treatments.
- Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and quality improvement.
- Valid unrestricted drivers’ licence for use in NSW/Australia and willingness to travel in the course of employment.
This is a Category ‘A’ position, please read and understand NSW Health policy directive PD2022_030. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. OASV requirements also include proof of vaccination against influenza and is compulsory for NSW Staff that enter any Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) or who work in NSW Health owned and operated RACFs.
COVID-19 Vaccination Compliancy
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). Additionally, Category A workers are required to receive a booster dose three months after completing the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (IM011 immunisation medical exemption form) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.
You will be employed by Southern NSW Local Health District. The position is primarily located at Queanbeyan Hospital. Secondary appointments within other facilities may occur by mutual agreement.
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For role related queries or questions contact Dr Anthony Gill, Clinical Director, Alcohol and Other Drugs on Tony.Gill@health.nsw.gov.au or phone 6150 7820
Applications Close: 21 January, 2024
