Nurse/Midwife Clinical Specialist

Nurse/Midwife Clinical Specialist - Alcohol and Other Drug Services NT Department of Health – Tennant Creek NT Nurse Level 4 - Remuneration Package Range: $145,600 - $156,296 (including salary $123,717 - $134,257) Primary Health Care - Barkly Alcohol and Other Drugs Tennant Creek One vacancy is available, either ongoing or fixed for 18 months Apply your specialist knowledge and experience as a Clinical Specialist Nurse/Midwife to provide clinical care to patients in the Barkly Region. The Department of Health manages the Northern Territory public health system, operating as one system across 5 regions, providing the full spectrum of essential, quality health services, from health promotion to prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and palliative care across the life course. Barkly Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) is a specialist, nurse-led service that operates within a trauma informed practice, harm minimisation model of care, and delivers inpatient clinical liaison, and outpatient and outreach therapeutic services. As a Clinical Specialist Nurse , you form part of a multi-disciplinary team conducting a range of assessments, and provide therapeutic interventions, case management and education programs on issues relating to substance abuse. Using your specialist knowledge and understanding of the Volatile Substance Abuse Prevention Act and AOD frameworks you will recommend treatment options to staff, clients, and family members including other agencies and community services. You will also take accountability for providing sound professional advice and for the assessment planning, review and evaluation of comprehensive client care and/or case management. Working collaboratively with key stakeholders to support the development of contemporary models of care and contribute to Continuous Quality Improvement programs. To be successful You require eligibility for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, Graduate Certificate beyond entry-to-practice (for ongoing employment) and highly developed clinical knowledge and skills in a relevant area of Nursing and Midwifery. Demonstrated experience working with patients with complex substance abuse needs and sound knowledge of relevant legislation and a current driver’s licence or ability to obtain is essential. In addition, you should have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, family and community structures, with the ability to communicate and work effectively in a culturally safe manner. In return , you will enjoy the benefits of a competitive remuneration with salary packaging options, 12% Superannuation, 6 weeks recreational and 3 weeks personal leave, 17.5% annual leave loading and an opportunity to further your professional development in NT Health. Generous allowances and support with relocation will be provided. If you reside interstate, this a great time to consider relocating to the Territory and moving to Tennant Creek, an authentic Outback town and home to over 3,000 people. Reward yourself with an enviable lifestyle and a work life balance that allows you time to enjoy the many benefits of living in a regional town including exploring Waramungu country, swimming at the Mary Ann Dam, four-wheel-driving through the Davenport Ranges and visiting one of the Territory’s famous natural landmarks, the Devil’s Marbles. For further information about this vacancy please contact: Gai Di Donna on *** or ***********@nt.gov.au Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications. For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit #J-18808-Ljbffr