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• The Alcohol and Other Drug Service operates five days per week, Monday to Friday within the hours 0830 to 1630. Services provided are ambulatory and include Opioid Treatment Program, Long Acting Injectable treatments, counselling services, group therapy, ambulatory detox.
• Temporary Part-time opportunity until 30 June 2025
• 45.6hrs per fortnight
About the role
The Registered Nurse provides evidenced based individualised patient care. The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care in collaboration with individual clients and the multidisciplinary health care team to achieve goals and health outcomes.
This position is community based, appointed to the Alcohol and Other Drug Services and has an outreach function in the provision of direct clinical services – including medication administration within the Registered Nurse scope of Practice, as related to the Long Acting Injectable clinic.
The Role of the Registered Nurse – Long Acting Injectable Clinic is to create a therapeutic clinical setting for administration of LAI. The incumbent will be responsible for creating and maintaining clinic schedule, arranging appointments, ordering medication, liaising with pharmacies, working closely with Medical staff and Case Managers to provide specialist care for clients with addiction issues.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- Contemporary clinical knowledge in the area of Alcohol and Other Drug Services in the community setting.
- Ability to provide patient and family centred care to the patient using best practice and within the standard of practice of a Registered Nurse.
- Ability to educate, inform, counsel and support patients and families on general and clinical information relevant to patient's care, accessing the Clinical Nurse when expert advice is required.
- Demonstrated high standard of written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with team members, patients and other stakeholders, including participation in relevant networks.
Mandatory Requirements:
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community – Follow this link
Benefits
- 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Professional development
- Salary sacrificing options
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Service (EAS).
To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.