Registered Nurse Opioid Treatment Program

• 1. Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse/Midwife, Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA)
• 2. Comprehensive understanding of Drug and Alcohol dependence, treatment, and harm minimisation principles.
• 3. Clinical nursing experience in Drug and Alcohol including the provision of Schedule 8 medication.
• 4. Demonstrated ability to proactively engage with patients to enhance service delivery and to guide others in providing service excellence
• 5. Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to identify key messages, issues and concerns when communicating with others.
• 6. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and apply professional and ethical boundaries at all times
• 7. Strong computer skills and proven ability to use health information systems
• 8. Knowledge and understanding of risk management, safety and quality principles and the role of the Registered Nurse in applying these principles.

Need more information?
  1) Click here for the Position Description and Expected Standards Table
  2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Tracy Cowan on Tracy.Cowan@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: Tuesday 9th March 2021