Join our Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing team as a Registered Nurse specialising in Alcohol & Other Drug services. Based in North West Tasmania, you'll work directly with individuals and families affected by substance use, providing compassionate care and evidence-based interventions in a supportive community setting.
This permanent, full-time position offers the chance to make a meaningful difference in people's recovery journeys while working alongside a collaborative multidisciplinary team committed to holistic healthcare approaches.
The Role:
- Our services work closely with both the public and private sectors to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.
- The Registered Nurse contributes to delivering high-quality alcohol and other drug treatment service in accordance with relevant Government Legislation and Regulations, Primary Health Care Principles, Alcohol and Drug Service (ADS) policies, procedures and protocols and relevant professional competencies.
What you'll do:
- Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized care plans
- Provide therapeutic interventions and counseling support
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals, community organizations, and families
- Facilitate group programs and educational sessions
- Maintain accurate documentation and participate in case conferences
- Support clients through withdrawal management and ongoing recovery
- Pharmacotherapy treatment and harm minimisation advice as part of the MDT process, including travel to outreach centres and in inpatient facilities.
You will need:
- Experience in mental health, addiction services, or community health preferred
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Understanding of trauma-informed care principles
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment:
- Permanent, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as you can join our team. *notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Location: Ulverstone, Tasmania
Salary: $80,524 to $109,175 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.
Access to the Grade 4 salary range $102,439 - $109,175 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
- Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
- You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
- Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
- Professional development.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
- Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Wendy Edwards
Clinical Nurse Consultant (Team Leader) Alcohol & Drug Service
(03) 6464 3131
wendy.edwards@ths.tas.gov.au
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