Provides a range of treatments for the serve and complex drug and alcohol individuals and families.
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The Role
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An opportunity has become available for a Clinical Nurse (Alcohol and Other Drugs) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 14 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.
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You will
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- Provide specialist Alcohol and Other Drugs Services (AODS) interventions to consumers in the Emergency Department (ED) and medical/mental health wards
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- Make recommendations for treatment from an AODS perspective
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- Assess AOD (Alcohol and Other Drugs) and mental health risks within an acute environment
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- Understand hospital processes and network with teams
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- Work proactively with hospital staff to reduce stigma associated with substance misuse
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About you
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To be successful in this position you will require:
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- Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent
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- AHPRA Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia (Nurses only)
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- Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
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- Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
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- Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
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- Criminal History Screening will be required for recent employees (GCH will cover cost)
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- Flexible work options
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- Salary Packaging
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- Modern Facilities
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- Diverse Work Culture
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- 12.75% super
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- 17.5% leave loading
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- Permanent part time (64 hours per fortnight)
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- Base salary ranging from $57.76 - $61.85 per hour
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About Us
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The Gold Coast AODS service is a specialist service that provides a range of treatments for the severe and complex drug and alcohol individuals and families. Gold Coast Health Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) service provides a range of community based AOD programs and a Consultation Liaison service which include;
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- Assessment, treatment & referral to other relevant agencies in both community and hospital settings.
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- Counselling & Group Programs
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- Advice and support regarding withdrawal management
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- Brief intervention and treatment recommendations to consumers presenting to Emergency Department (ED) or admitted to medical wards.
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- Support & Case Management
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- Information and education
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- Pharmacotherapy
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- Community engagement forums for families, carers and key stakeholders
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- Specialist AOD Training for service providers
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About Gold Coast Health
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- Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
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- More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
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- Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
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- Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
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- A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
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- Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong
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📌 Clinical Nurse (Alcohol and Other Drugs) (City of Gold Coast)
🏢 Queensland Health
📍 City of Gold Coast
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