Dual Diagnosis Coordinator

3 months ago


West Ipswich, Australia Queensland Health Full time

About the role
The Clinical Nurse Consultant - Dual Diagnosis Coordinator is a registered nurse who is recognised as an advanced level practitioner with expertise in providing alcohol, tobacco and other drugs services within Mental Health. This role will coordinate, demonstrate expertise and leadership skills to clinicians across Mental Health and Specialised Services resulting in quality outcomes for consumers that require both Mental Health and Alcohol and or other Drug intervention.
This role may be eligible for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive. See link - Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Scheme
About you
- Demonstrated clinical competence in the full range of alcohol and drug and mental health nursing.
- Holding or working towards a qualification in alcohol and drug or mental health nursing.
- High level of Smoking Cessation knowledge, skill and experience.
- High level knowledge of the prevalence of dual diagnoses within West Moreton population and community.
- High level of understanding of reasons why individuals develop dual diagnosis incorporating bio-psychosocial domains.
- Awareness of associated impacts for individuals, carers, significant others and the broader community including government and non-government services.
- Demonstrate high level knowledge of current psychoactive drug trends.
- High level knowledge of interactions between psychoactive drugs and mental state.
- Demonstrate high level knowledge of diagnostic criteria according to recommended classifications systems for: mental disorders, substance related disorders and common co-morbidities.
- Identify and understand barriers to engagement for people with dual diagnosis and high level knowledge and skills to engage people with dual diagnoses
- High level interpersonal, communication, consultation and negotiation skills and ability to develop effective partnerships within the Health Service and external stakeholders.
- Experience in driving and facilitating the provision of clinical education and professional development for mental health care professionals and support staff.

**Mandatory Requirements**:

- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16

About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community - Follow this link

**Benefits**:

- 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
- 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
- Professional development
- Salary sacrificing options
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.


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