Clinical Nurse

Clinical Nurse – Alcohol and Other Drugs. We currently have a permanent part-time (0.8 FTE, 4 days per week) vacancy for Clinical Nurse at Next Step's integrated services in Fremantle.

The role of the Clinical Nurse AOD (Alcohol and Other Drugs) is to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care of those identified as having mental health, drug and alcohol related problems, to assess and manage clinical risk and to participate in the development of the Alcohol and Other Drugs Services. You will manage clinic-based alcohol and other drugs assessment, consultation liaison for withdrawal management, delivery of opioid treatment program, therapeutic interventions and harm minimisation programs. The successful candidate may be required to work at other Integrated Clinical Service sites based on operational needs.

Next Step is the Leading Government Drug And Alcohol Treatment Service In Western Australia Providing a Range Of Clinical Services. The Treatment Services Provided By Next Step Include

• Outpatient services at East Perth and via integrated Community Alcohol and Drug Services at six metropolitan locations
• The Inpatient Withdrawal Unit at East Perth
• An onsite pharmacy service based at East Perth
• Outpatient and inpatient youth services via the Integrated Drug and Alcohol Youth Service
• Community programs including the Community Pharmacotherapy Program and the Clinical Advisory Service

Next Step strives to be a culturally secure and inclusive service that is respectful of the diverse needs of each individual.

• A comprehensive induction and orientation program
• Many options for flexible work arrangements, including working hours and generous leave provisions
• Access to generous salary packaging arrangements (car leasing, laptops, phones, general living expenses, including mortgage and rent to name a few)
• Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
• Access to health and wellbeing support
• Discounted private health insurance
• Eligibility for a Fitness Passport allowing access to multiple health and fitness facilities

• Passionate about working in drug and alcohol treatment services—candidates with experience in AOD or Mental Health or clinical nurse community settings, and a desire to work with AOD specialty, will be considered
• Able to understand and act within key boundaries and maintain a professional relationship with clients
• Flexible, adaptable and capable of learning within challenging environments
• Experienced in working with clients with challenging and complex presentations
• Enthusiastic about working in a multidisciplinary environment

Further information about the position can be found in the attached job description form (JDF). Applications are assessed against the selection criteria of the position, as outlined in the JDF. Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online ). Applicants are advised to write a covering letter outlining their suitability for this position, write a statement addressing the selection criteria 2 and 3 and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation. This selection process will initially be used to fill the current vacancy in Fremantle but suitable applicants may be considered for other similar vacancies within 12 months of applicants being notified of the recruitment.

For further job related information: We encourage you to contact Jackie Falkner Maher Acting Clinical Nurse Manager on jackie.Falkner

Eligibility: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.

Equality: East Metropolitan Health Service is committed to ensuring that our services are delivered by people who are representative of the diverse communities we assist. We wholly embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage people to work with us from all ages, races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, family responsibilities or other characteristics, including Aboriginal people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, individuals with a diverse sexuality or gender or bodily diversity, and people with disability.

WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health's Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant's integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.

This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at:

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