Registered Nurse -Opioid Treatment Kempsey

at  Mid North Coast Local Health District

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: 72152.53 - 101299.48
Hours Per Week: 19
Requisition ID: REQ542926

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WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

Practicing and promoting safe, efficient and effective nursing care that reflects current standards of nursing practices and current Mid North Coast Local Health District policies and procedures.
The Registered Nurse Opioid Treatment Program coordinates and delivers high quality person-centred nursing care in accordance with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia Standards for Practice for Registered Nurses, and the Policies and Procedures of the MoH and MNCLHD.
Nursing care is provided utilising the principles of Trauma Informed Care and Recovery for people with Alcohol or Other Drug (AOD) issues.
Kempsey
Set on the banks of the mighty Macleay River, Kempsey was originally established as a timber and dairy hub and retains many of its historic buildings as a vestige of its past. Home to two great Australian icons – country music legend Slim Dusty, and the Akubra hat, which has been made in the town for the past 50 years – Kempsey is surrounded by national parks and just a short drive from the beautiful beaches of the Macleay Valley Coast.
The Kempsey District Hospital is a 81 bed level three facility with a level four 24-hour Emergency Department and a range of specialist services including, high dependency, general medicine, surgical day procedures, obstetrics, drug and alcohol, mental health, renal dialysis and rehabilitation.
Additional services include physiotherapy, dietetics, social work, occupational therapy and Aboriginal health. Diagnostic services include onsite pathology, CT scans, ultrasound and general x-ray.
Seeking a change of scenery? Nestled just 45 minutes north of Port Macquarie on the Mid North Coast, the Macleay Valley Coast boasts a captivating blend of gorgeous coastal views and breathtaking hinterland. This opportunity could be the perfect shift you’ve been searching for. Get in touch for a conversation about joining our dynamic team.

A TALENT POOL MAY BE CREATED FOR FUTURE ROLES AND WILL REMAIN VALID FOR 18 MONTHS.

To Apply or need more information?
For role related queries or questions contact Annemarie Jones on Annemarie.Jones1@health.nsw.gov.au
For Diversity, Equity & Inclusion enquiries, please contact the District Manager - MNCLHD-Inclusion@nsw.health.gov.au