Ready to make a difference in the lives of individuals and families impacted by drug and alcohol challenges? Join our team as a compassionate Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2.
Remuneration: $113,243.15 - $116,963.48 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: John Hunter Hospital
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time & Temporary Full time positions available until January 2026
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Gde 2
Requisition ID: REQ547262
Closing Date: Sunday, 16th February 2025.
About the role:
The Drug and Alcohol Clinical Services (DACS) unit based at John Hunter Hospital is seeking a highly experienced and dedicated Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the passionate, multidisciplinary team. Our service is open 7 days per week.
As the Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will provide leadership for specialty clinical practice and service delivery within the service environment to maximise the health outcomes for the patient.
You won’t be working alone. You will be supported by the Nursing Unit Manager and other multidisciplinary professionals within the team and the wider service. Professional development and Clinical Supervision are encouraged and supported, and DACS provides education sessions regularly.
Our successful candidate will possess highly developed skills in drug and alcohol nursing, with a minimum of 3 years of prior experience in the space. You will have strong communication skills to be able to provide information to clients and their families, as well as a high level of maturity.
Where you’ll be working:
The Drug & Alcohol Clinical Services (DACS) Team are a small, dynamic team located within John Hunter Hospital. Our team has interesting, meaningful, rewarding and at times challenging roles. We value and support each other, sharing our knowledge and experience to best support clients and their families.
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Benefits:
- Collaborative team environment
- Ongoing training and support
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Work-Life balance
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- 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 their families
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Requirements:
- Registered Nurse with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA and holds relevant clinical or education post registration qualifications.
Additional Information:
- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part-time vacancies.
Need more information?
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For role-related queries or questions contact Raka Tierney on raka.tierney@health.nsw.gov.au.
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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.
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). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (AIR Immunisation History Statement) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
Acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement (IHS), or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate, or AIR COVID-19 and Influenza IHS. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.
