Registered Nurse - Drug Health Assertive Community Management Team
Make a meaningful difference supporting people in the community
Deliver person-centred care within a team-oriented multidisciplinary team
Champion evidence-based practice and positive health outcomes
Manage assertive Drug & Alcohol case management and deliver evidence-informed nursing care across the community.
Employment Type:
PermanentPart Time
Position Classification:
Registered Nurse
Remuneration:
$***** - $***** per hour
Hours Per Week:
19
Location:
Mt Druitt Centre for Addiction Medicine
Where you'll be working
Join the Drug Health Assertive Community Management Team at Mt Druitt Centre for Addiction Medicine in this exciting district-wide opportunity.
You will work alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team supporting people experiencing complex health and substance use challenges in the community.
Be part of a specialised Drug Health service supporting vulnerable and diverse communities
Work collaboratively with nurses, clinicians and other health professionals
Contribute to a culture of respect, open communication and shared problem solving
Support people and their carers through compassionate, culturally appropriate care
Help drive continuous improvement and evidence-based practice across the service
What you'll be doing
As a Registered Nurse, you will provide safe, person-centred and evidence-informed nursing care while delivering assertive community-based Drug & Alcohol case management.
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised nursing care
Provide comprehensive case management to people living in the community
Build therapeutic relationships with patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team
Maintain accurate clinical documentation, care plans, progress notes and referrals




Support the education and development of nursing staff and contribute to quality improvement
Current Nursing Registration (RN) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA)
Selection Criteria
Demonstrated knowledge of drug and alcohol dependence issues and treatment interventions.
Immunisation Certificate from the College of Nursing or willingness to attain same
Current unrestricted NSW Drivers' license and willingnss to use WSLHD vehicle when necessary
Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills within a multidisciplinary team
Evidence of participation in own professional development and commitment to maintaining competence and enhancement of skills, and willingness to apply and share professional expertise with colleagues
Evidence of computer literacy and understanding of relevant health related information systems
Demonstrated commitment to person centred care and NSW Health Core Values
Requisition ID:
REQ******
Applications Close:
23 September ****
Find out more about applying for this position.
For inquiries about the role, contactEdson Taruva at ****** or on **********
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations.
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Please note:
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
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