Registered Nurse - Alcohol & Other Drug (517284L2)
* Australia, Tas
* Mar 5, 2025
About Tasmania Government
About the Tasmanian State Service
The Tasmanian State Service (TSS) is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels.
Multidisciplinary team based out of Ulverstone Northwest Tasmania. Consisting of Allied Health, Nursing, Medical and Administration staff. Providing services to the local hospitals, GPs, NGOs, and other Tasmanian Health Services. We are part of a statewide Mental Health service that provides AOD support and treatment to both Community and Pharmacotherapy clients.
The Role:
* Delivers a high-quality alcohol and other drug treatment service in accordance with relevant Government Legislation and Regulations, Primary Health Care Principles, Alcohol and Drug Service (ADS) policies, procedures and protocols.
* Provides comprehensive clinical assessments, treatment, and case management services to clients (and their families/carers) of ADS utilizing evidence-based best practice principles.
* Provides a comprehensive assessment and treatment service for people and their families/carers with multiple and complex needs, including co-morbid alcohol and other drug and mental health issues.
* Acts as a consultant to other agencies regarding the support and management of clients with alcohol and other drug needs.
You will need:
* Comprehensive knowledge of contemporary evidence-based practice used in the treatment and prevention of alcohol and other drug dependence.
* Knowledge of, and the ability to undertake, comprehensive assessments and therapeutic interventions with complex AOD issues.
* Knowledge of and ability to develop, monitor and implement quality assurance and improvement activities.
* Work within a multi-disciplinary team to provide therapeutic evidence-based treatment.
* Willingness to learn and share knowledge.
Details of appointment:
Permanent, full-time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full-time, part-time, and casual vacancies.
Salary: $78,179 to $105,995 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Access to the Grade 4 salary range $99,455- $105,995 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4.
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
* Payment of $15,000 staged over three years for Nurses and Midwives who move to Tasmania from interstate.
* Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas.
* Professional development and accelerated pathways.
* A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
* Fitness Passport – access to fitness facilities across Tasmania.
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
* Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.
* Current Working with Children Registration.
* Completed or working towards post graduate qualifications in AOD.
* Current Driver’s Licence.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are the key values to work in the Department of Health. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
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