Registered Nurse, Community Drug and Alcohol

The Opioid Treatment Program is a community-based, multidisciplinary Drug and Alcohol service that provides medically assisted treatment to individuals affected by opioid dependence.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $1,566.70 - $2,199.60 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ688055

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working

 
 Brookvale Community Health Centre

What you'll be doing
You will care for individuals requiring treatment for opioid dependence by administering medications including oral dosing, or sub-cutaneous depot injections; screening for blood borne viruses and assisting treatment regimens; assist with health promotions including immunisations; participating in research specific to Drug and Alcohol services; and working with a multidisciplinary service to support the needs of a growing cohort of people affected by impaired control over opioid use. You will be supported by the NUM, CNE, and Nurse Manager throughout the service. Continuing Professional Development and ongoing educational opportunities are highly supported throughout the service, including tertiary level education.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria: