• Permanent full time opportunity, Fitzroy location
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team

About the Role
The Addiction Medicine Clinical Nurse Consultant provides nursing support to the Department of Addiction Medicine (DoAM) CL team, which provides service to clinical areas across SVHM Fitzroy campus including the Emergency Department and Mental Health. You will coordinate training and support for general nurses in the management of patients with substance use. The position works in collaboration with Addiction Medicine Specialists, doctors participating in the Addiction Medicine Training Program and clinical staff within the inpatient areas.

• Receive referrals to the Addiction Medicine Consultation Liaison Service and ensure a timely response
• Provide expert nursing advice and assistance in the development of effective nursing interventions for patients experiencing substance use / addiction in the general hospital and program areas onsite at the SVHM Fitzroy campus.
• Assist with discharge planning for patients with substance use issues
• Liaise with other key program areas, such as ALERT and Mental Health
• Participate in and support DoAM research.

Classifications for this position will range from ZF4 - ZJ4 ($113,360 - $119,329 per annum)

Your Contribution

• Degree in General Nursing that meets the requirements of Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency or equivalent relevant for clinical trials.
• Current AHPRA Registration
• Minimum of six years post graduate experience
• Qualification in AOD studies or related area or a minimum of two years experience in working in the Drug & Alcohol field.
• A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, or willing to obtain

What We Offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)
• Salary Packaging - Increase your take home pay!
• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne's best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
• Culture of continuous improvement

About The Department of Addiction Medicine
The Department of Addiction Medicine at St. Vincent's (which includes De Paul House withdrawal unit) is one of Australia's leading centres for the medical treatment of drug or alcohol addiction. The work includes direct patient treatment, research, education/training and policy development. Our multidisciplinary team includes doctors, nurses, social workers and specialist counsellors, Lived experience / Peer workers and our treatment services encompass both acute withdrawal and long term management, using state-of-the-art methods and facilities. We have a strong culture of education, training and teaching, from undergraduate students to senior clinicians across a wide range of professional disciplines.

Working at St Vincent's
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application

• Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application
• If you would like a copy of the Position Description, please contact [email protected], and include the JR number

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).