Registered Nurse - Drug Health Assertive Community Management TeamMake a meaningful difference supporting people in the communityDeliver person-centred care within a collaborative multidisciplinary teamChampion evidence-based practice and positive health outcomesManage assertive Drug & Alcohol case management and deliver evidence-informed nursing care across the community.Employment Type:PermanentPart TimePosition Classification:Registered NurseRemuneration:$***** - $***** per hourHours Per Week:19Location: Mt Druitt Centre for Addiction MedicineWhere you'll be workingJoin 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 communitiesWork collaboratively with nurses, clinicians and other health professionalsContribute to a culture of respect, open communication and shared problem solvingSupport people and their carers through compassionate, culturally appropriate careHelp drive continuous improvement and evidence-based practice across the serviceWhat you'll be doingAs 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 careProvide comprehensive case management to people living in the communityBuild therapeutic relationships with patients, carers and the multidisciplinary teamMaintain accurate clinical documentation, care plans,



progress notes and referralsSupport the education and development of nursing staff and contribute to quality improvementCurrent Nursing Registration (RN) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA)Selection CriteriaDemonstrated knowledge of drug and alcohol dependence issues and treatment interventions.Immunisation Certificate from the College of Nursing or willingness to attain sameCurrent unrestricted NSW Drivers' license and willingnss to use WSLHD vehicle when necessaryDemonstrated effective interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills within a multidisciplinary teamEvidence of participation in own career development and commitment to maintaining competence and enhancement of skills, and willingness to apply and share professional expertise with colleaguesEvidence of computer literacy and understanding of relevant health related information systemsDemonstrated commitment to person centred care and NSW Health Core ValuesRequisition 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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📌 Registered Nurse - Drug Health Assertive Community Management Team (Sydney)
🏢 Southern NSW Local Health District
📍 Sydney