Smoking and Vaping Cessation Education Officer

- Part-time
- St Vincent’s Public Hospital, Sydney

St Vincents Hospital
Community Outpatients - Drug Health Service

Description

- Develop, implement and evaluate evidence-based smoking and nicotine vaping cessation strategies, programs and educational resources that support improved health outcomes
- Provide high-quality face-to-face and online smoking and vaping cessation education, advice and support to consumers accessing SVHS services
- Deliver engaging education and training programs for SVHS staff, including tailored sessions that build capability in smoking and vaping cessation care
- Lead and support smoking and vaping cessation initiatives, including group behaviour therapy programs and Nicotine Replacement Therapy programs for staff and outpatient clients
- Monitor, collect and maintain accurate service data, contributing to program evaluation, reporting and continuous quality improvement activities




- Work collaboratively with Smoking and Vaping Cessation Trainers and key stakeholders to ensure services align with evidence-based practice, NSW Ministry of Health priorities and the NSW Smoke Free Health Care Policy

Requirements

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in health, counselling, psychology, nursing or a related discipline, with eligibility for membership of the relevant professional association
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in evidence-based tobacco smoking and nicotine vaping cessation interventions, with the ability to deliver best-practice support and education
- Proven clinical assessment and brief intervention skills, particularly when supporting clients experiencing drug and alcohol-related issues
- Robust digital literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience using electronic patient record systems
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients, staff and stakeholders
- Current non-smoker and non-vaper status

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📌 Smoking and Vaping Cessation Education Officer (Sydney)
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