Emergency Department AOD Clinician – Coordinated Care

South West Healthcare; Warrnambool; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Professional development

Clinical supervision

Leadership programs

Job summary

South West Healthcare is seeking an experienced Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Clinician to join the Emergency Department team at Warrnambool Campus. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to assess, refer, coordinate care and follow-up for patients presenting with alcohol and other drug-related issues.

The role supports service improvement initiatives, monitors treatment pathways and contributes to projects that enhance safety and quality of care for patients and staff

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with alcohol and other drug-related issues.
• Excellent communication, care coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Post-registration experience in an acute healthcare setting is required.
• NMBA registration via AHPRA is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage patients with alcohol and other drug-related issues in ED.
• Coordinate referrals and follow-up care with internal and external services.
• Support service improvement initiatives and monitor treatment pathways.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient safety and care quality.

Skills

AOD clinician experience

Care coordination

Education programs

NMBA registration

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

South West Healthcare is seeking an experienced Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Clinician to join the Emergency Department team at Warrnambool Campus. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to assess, refer, coordinate care and follow-up for patients presenting with alcohol and other drug-related issues.

The role supports service improvement initiatives, monitors treatment pathways and contributes to projects that enhance safety and quality of care for patients and staff