Lead meaningful change and make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable people in the community by specialising in Drugs and Alcohol!

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time Until June 2026
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $72,152.53 - $101,299.48 Per Annum + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ558800
Location: Tamworth Community Health Service
Closing date: Monday, 21st April 2025.

The service:
Drug and Alcohol Clinical Services (DACS) aims to improve health and reduce harm for individuals, their families and carers and the wider community.

DACS is a specialist treatment service for people with substance use problems. Harm Minimisation is a key tenet of the model of care. It is a multidisciplinary service that includes nursing, medical and allied health clinicians alongside peer support and Aboriginal health workers. DACS operates in a range of community, outpatient and inpatient settings, providing prevention, early intervention drug and alcohol assessment and treatment counselling and case management throughout Hunter New England Health.

The role:
In this role, you’ll utilise your advanced clinical skills to assess, plan, and deliver high-quality, individualised nursing care. Collaborating with Hunter New England Drug and Alcohol Clinical Services, you’ll support primary treating teams while providing a Drug and Alcohol Consultation Liaison service to emergency departments, inpatient wards, and outpatient clinics. As part of this role, you’ll have the opportunity to complete an orientation at John Hunter Hospital serving as a Clinical Liaison. In this capacity, you’ll provide recommendations for patients with substance use issues, enhancing care delivery and outcomes. You’ll also have the opportunity to share your expertise by delivering in-service training and contributing to the development of specialty clinical practices.

Opportunity to work with the MERIT program helping defendants with substance use issues focus on rehabilitation prior to sentencing.

Tamworth typically offers more affordable housing options compared to major metropolitan areas. You can often find larger homes or properties with more land for the same price as a smaller apartment in a city.

Overall living costs, including groceries, utilities, and transportation, are generally lower in rural areas like Tamworth, allowing for better financial stability and savings.

Tamworth has a range of public and private schools that often have smaller class sizes, allowing for more personalised attention and a strong community focus.

Comprehensive orientation and ongoing external education opportunities.

Access to monthly DACS education sessions.

Supportive team and mentorship.

ADO's each month (for full time employees).

Salary packaging options.

Fitness Passport.

"I think Drug and Alcohol is an area where you see good things happen a lot. We see people improve in their goals every single week. I could tell you 100 stories about people who have really succeeded since I've been working in the Drug and Alcohol Clinical Services Team."

Emma, Clinical Nurse Specialist, DACS

The location:

In the heart of the New England region of NSW, Tamworth comes with plenty of country swagger. Visit at any time of year and you’ll enjoy stellar food and wine – and generous portions. And then there are the outdoor activities, with plenty of adventure on the horizon. Perhaps the main reason to visit is to immerse yourself in the world of country music, whether you’re attending the annual Country Music Festival or visiting the 12-metre-high Golden Guitar.

Requirements:

Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.

Eligible to drive in NSW and willing to travel for work purposes.

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For role-related queries or questions contact Patricia Skelton on [email protected].