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Registered Nurse - Drug and Alcohol Service
Armidale Community Health Service

About the role:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our close-knit, supportive team in Armidale.

In this pivotal role you will provide essential care to patients with opiate dependence, working in close partnership with Addiction Medicine Specialists to develop and implement personalised treatment plans. You will oversee patient care, ensuring the delivery of safe, compassionate, and person-centred treatment, while collaborating with patients, their families, and a multidisciplinary team.

Your commitment to delivering high-quality care that meets the holistic needs of both patients and their families will be central, as you advocate for patients, support informed decision-making, and facilitate appropriate referrals to ensure continuity of care post-discharge.

Your expertise in responding to emergencies and adapting to evolving patient conditions will be critical to success in this role.

Where you'll be working:
Become part of our dedicated team and flourish in a truly supportive and collaborative environment! You will be working alongside a highly skilled and multidisciplinary group, including a CNC2, TNP, CNS1, and two L3 Counsellors, all of whom bring expertise and dedication to patient care. Our Addiction Medicine Specialists are exceptionally supportive, and you'll benefit from monthly educational sessions provided by the Drug and Alcohol Services.

We offer a comprehensive two-week orientation program alongside numerous opportunities for external online education, fostering your professional growth. Clinical supervision is strongly encouraged for all staff, ensuring you receive continuous guidance and support. Join a compassionate and professional team that places a strong emphasis on both staff and patient well-being. With a nurturing work environment, ongoing learning opportunities, and the ability to make a profound impact on the lives of those we serve, this is an opportunity to thrive in your career.

About you:

• You possess a deep sense of compassion, complemented by exceptional time management and organisational skills.
• A highly collaborative team player with a vibrant sense of humour and a keen ability to prioritize tasks with efficiency and precision.
• Experience in addiction or mental health settings is advantageous.

Requirements:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.

Additional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
• This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.
• Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week commencing Monday 18th November 2024.
• 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.

What we can offer you:
Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. Being the largest employer in the region we can offer salary packaging options, educational opportunities and support from a broad network of health professionals. With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen profession. Working with HNE Health gives you access to a great range of benefits:

• ADO's each month (for full time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme:

This vacancy may be eligible for an Attraction and Relocation package that includes the following*:

• Attraction incentive paid as a Rural and Regional fortnightly allowance of up to $10,000 for the first 12-months
• Retention incentive of up to $10,000 thereafter annually

Other forms of payment/package options (where you are eligible) need to be negotiated with the Convenor and may include**:

• Additional annual professional development days (up to 5 more per year)
• Additional personal leave (up to 5 more per year)
• Computer/internet reimbursement (e.g. laptop, wi-fi costs)
Return airfare to and from your work base (or equivalent motor vehicle allowance) so you can still visit family and friends

**The total value of your incentive package would remain the same. Employees are responsible for seeking independent financial advice before accepting an Attraction and Retention Incentive package as part of their offer.

Transferring of incentive packages will depend on the location, position, and time served by the health worker in their current position. Eligibility to transfer existing incentive packages will be determined and approved by the health organisation. Health workers who are receiving incentive packages and are changing or moving positions should discuss the impacts with their manager or local Workforce Rural Health Incentive Team via HNELHD-Rural Incentives@health.nsw.gov.au to discuss your eligibility prior to applying if you are already receiving an incentive package.

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:

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/3v L5fq2

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/HNEHealth Stepping Up.

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.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting Salary Packaging PLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.

HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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