Registered Nurse Court Diversion Clinician - Drug Court and MERIT Programs

at  Western NSW Local Health District

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $35.33 - $49.60 ph (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Dubbo, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 20
Applications Close: 27 June 2024 – 11:59pm

ABOUT THE ROLE

An exciting opportunity has become available for a permanent part-time Registered Nurse to work within the team of the LHD Drug Court/MERIT team.
In this position the clinician will provide specialist drug and alcohol services within court diversion programs (Adult Court and Magistrates Early Referral into Treatment) for clients presenting with substance use issues. Duties include provide evidence-based drug and alcohol assessment, case management and counselling services to patients accessing the MERIT and Drug Court programs. The position will be assisting with participants on the Opioid Treatment program. Assisting with OAT Clinics and working closely with their presciber.
Our goal is to improve health, wellbeing and social outcomes for individuals, families and the community related to drug and alcohol use. Plan, coordinate, and implement in-depth levels of clinical expertise and extensive specialist knowledge within WNSWLHD Drug & Alcohol Service for Adult Drug Court and MERIT, consistent with NSW Health policies, procedures and standards.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE:

• Click ‘Apply’
• Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
• Upload your current resume
• Answer the selection criteria
  Role-related enquiries: Please contact Jenny Taylor, Team Leader Community Drug & Alcohol on (02) 6881 4008 or at Jenny.taylor@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.