Drug & Alcohol Nurse (RN2-8/CNS2) - PPT (16phw) - Silverwater

This position is funded as a CNS2 level. If you have a post graduate qualification and at least 3 years’ experience working in the Drug & Alcohol sector, you are eligible to apply for the CNS2 grading. If you do not meet the CNS2 criteria, you are still eligible to apply for this position as a Registered Nurse, but with a commitment to undertake the required post graduate qualifications within the next 3 years of being appointed to the position.

Just the place to grow your career and be part of a valued team delivering care where it's needed most!

If you're passionate about delivering healthcare with the greatest impact, then come and join us at Justice Health NSW. Be part of a supportive environment, where you can apply your skills to address complex healthcare needs while broadening your treatment capabilities to maximise patient outcomes.

Justice Health NSW is a challenging yet rewarding place to take your career even further. With industry-leading safety standards, you can focus on doing your best work alongside skilled colleagues while gaining job training to progress your career.

The Role

We’re currently looking for a Drug and Alcohol Registered Nurse/Clinical Nurse Specialist to:

• Act as a triage point for any clinical staff requesting access to non-urgent drug & alcohol medical officer appointments/clinics. 
• Be the first routine point of contact for primary care nurses seeking support with a drug & alcohol related issue 
• Provide an appropriate standard of care in the assessment and management of drug & alcohol withdrawal states; including maintenance pharmacotherapies during intoxication or overdose states 
• Conduct drug & alcohol clinics/assessments in health centres and also provide clinical interventions via telephone and telehealth as required. 

Salary & Benefits

Your salary is just the beginning. You’ll also have access to:

• Additional allowances of up to $4 per hour
• Free on-site parking to minimise your commute time.
• Access to salary packaging benefits.
• Fitness passport (if you’re eligible)
• Fantastic training & education opportunities available 

Please note that this is a vaccination category A position, if successful you will need to provide proof of vaccination for measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, varicella, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis and influenza.