Employment Type: Temporary Full Time Until June 2026
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $109,945.46 - $113,556.22 Per Annum + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ528812
Location: Tamworth Community Health Service
The role:
We are seeking a passionate and skilled Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our Drugs and Alcohol Service (DACS) and lead impactful case management for complex clients in both community health and inpatient settings. As part of an expert group that includes Registered Nurses, Clinical Nurse Consultants, Allied Health Specialists, and Transitional Nurse Practitioners, you will provide individualised, case-managed care aimed at maximising health outcomes within a multidisciplinary framework.
In this role, you will utilise advanced clinical skills to assess, plan, organise, evaluate, and deliver high-quality nursing care tailored to each patient’s needs. You will collaborate with Hunter New England Health Drug and Alcohol Clinical Services to support primary treating teams for patients with substance use issues, while also providing a Drug and Alcohol Consultation Liaison service to emergency departments, inpatient wards, and outpatient clinics. Your contributions will help shape specialty clinical practices and service delivery, and you will have the opportunity to deliver in-service training to enhance clinical staff’s understanding and competence in managing substance dependence. We offer a comprehensive orientation and ongoing external education opportunities, along with full support from our team, including mentorship from a Clinical Supervisor and access to monthly DACS education sessions. Strong communication skills and a valid driver's license are essential for this role.
Benefits:
* Earn an extra $10,000 for your first year and $5,000 every year after with the rural health incentives.
* Tamworth typically offers more affordable housing options compared to major metropolitan areas.
* Overall living costs, including groceries, utilities, and transportation, are generally lower in rural areas like Tamworth.
* Tamworth has a range of public and private schools with smaller class sizes.
* 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.
About the service:
DACS aims to improve health and reduce harm for individuals, their families and carers and the wider community. DACS is a specialist treatment service for people with substance use problems, operating in a range of community, outpatient and inpatient settings.
Requirements:
* Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.
* Post-registration qualifications relevant to the area of specialty with at least 3 years post-registration experience within the clinical area of specialty.
* Eligible to drive in NSW and willing to travel for work purposes.
If you are ready to take your career to the next level and make a meaningful difference in patient care, we want to hear from you! Join us at Tamworth Community Health and be part of a dedicated team committed to improving the lives of our patients. Tamworth Community Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Applications close on Monday 11 November 2024. For role-related queries or questions contact Patricia Skelton on Patricia.Skelton@health.nsw.gov.au. #J-18808-Ljbffr