It's a great time to join Hunter New England Local Health District.Apply now for one of our eligible regional and rural positions.You could benefit under the NSW Health Rural Workforce Incentive Scheme! Employment Type : Temporary Full Time Until November 2025 Position Classification : Registered Nurse Remuneration : $70,049.73 - $98,351.39 Per Annum + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging + Incentives Hours Per Week : 38 Requisition ID : REQ523998 Applications Close: Sunday, 13th October 2024 Registered Nurse - Drug and Alcohol Service Armidale Community Health Service About the role: We are seeking a Registered Nurse to join our small, supportive team in Armidale.In this role, you will provide vital care and support to patients with opiate dependence, working closely with Addiction Medicine Specialists and assisting in the development and execution of treatment plans.You will monitor, support, and provide treatment for patients, ensuring safe, compassionate, and person-centred care in collaboration with patients, families, and a multidisciplinary team.Additionally, you will deliver quality care that meets patient and family needs, advocate for patients, facilitate informed decision-making, and make appropriate referrals to support patients' needs upon discharge.Your ability to respond effectively to emergencies and changing patient conditions will be crucial in this role.Where you'll be working: Join our dedicated team and thrive in a supportive environment! You'll be backed by a skilled group including a CNC2, TNP, CNS1, and two L3 Counsellors.Our Addiction Medicine Specialists are incredibly supportive, and you'll benefit from monthly education sessions provided by Drug and Alcohol Services.We offer a comprehensive 2-week orientation period and numerous opportunities for external online education.Clinical supervision is actively encouraged for all staff, ensuring you have the guidance you need.Be part of a compassionate, professional team that prioritises both staff and patient well-being.We provide a nurturing work environment, continuous learning opportunities, and the chance to make a significant impact in the lives of those we serve.About you: You are compassionate, with excellent time management and organisational skills.A strong team player with a good sense of humour and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.Experience in addiction or mental health settings is advantageous.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 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 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: Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health.For more information, please visit: This is a Category A position.Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer.All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.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.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.Connect with us on Facebook and Linked In ! #HNEDACS #Rural Health Incentives #J-18808-Ljbffr