Nurse Practitioner - Alcohol and Drug Services (527745)Department of HealthCommunity, Mental Health & WellbeingCMHW - MH & Statewide Services
Applications must be submitted by Thursday 30 January, 2025 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 8, Level 3
Employment type:Full Time
Region:North West
Location:11 Grove Street, Ulverstone
Exciting opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner to join the Department of Health!
The Team:The Alcohol and Drug service is a Multidisciplinary Service that is located in Ulverstone, on the beautiful north-west coast of Tasmania.
We provide care for patients requiring assessment and treatment for Alcohol and Other Drug issues in an outpatient environment in the community including outreach and support in the hospital setting.
Our service works closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.
The Role:Working in partnership with Addiction Specialists, Consultation Liaison, Clinical Lead, Registered Nurses, Team Leader and Allied Health/Social Workers, in the context of the multidisciplinary team to ensure quality multidisciplinary service and patient management on the North West Coast.
Assist in the provision of clinical leadership, and authoritative expertise in clinical care and interventions.Provide knowledge and guidance for individual case management, BBV support and testing, Pharmacotherapy treatment, Consultation Liaison with both the government and non-government sector from a harm minimisation perspective.You will need:Extensive advanced clinical experience and high-level knowledge in the area of Alcohol and Drug Services, including undertaking comprehensive alcohol and drug assessments, interpretation of diagnostics, implementation of treatment modalities, together with relevant referral skills applied to a broad range of challenging, complex, and changing situations.Proven ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and accountability whilst working within a multidisciplinary and multi-service environment.Demonstrated ability to develop and implement appropriate education and professional development activities.Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment:Permanent, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
Salary: $144,146 per annum.
Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Benefits available to eligible candidates:Payment of $15,000 staged over three years is available 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.Minimum Requirements:Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and endorsed to practice as a Nurse Practitioner.Current Working with Children Registration.Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
Master of Nurse Practitioner (Mental Health/Alcohol & Drug) tertiary qualification.Formal training in individual and group clinical supervision.Formal training in brief or longer-term Alcohol & Drug treatment pathways.What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health.
We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
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