Opioid Treatment Program Nurse — Daytime, Support & Growth

Western NSW Local Health District; Orange City Council; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Western NSW Local Health District – Bloomfield NSW is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Opioid Treatment Program in Orange. This full-time role focuses on opioid treatment dosing, assessment, monitoring, education and coordinated care within a multidisciplinary team.

You will work closely with Addiction Medicine specialists and other clinicians to provide evidence-based, patient-centred care and develop expertise in addiction medicine, with typical hours Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and clinical assessment skills.
• Interest or experience in Drug and Alcohol or Mental Health is desirable.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide opioid treatment dosing, medication management, clinical assessments, monitoring and health education.
• Coordinate care with Addiction Medicine specialists, CNs, counsellors, psychologists, GPs and pharmacies.
• Develop specialist skills in addiction medicine and deliver person-centred care.

Skills

Strong communication

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Addiction medicine interest

Job description

Western NSW Local Health District – Bloomfield NSW is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Opioid Treatment Program in Orange. This full-time role focuses on opioid treatment dosing, assessment, monitoring, education and coordinated care within a multidisciplinary team.

You will work closely with Addiction Medicine specialists and other clinicians to provide evidence-based, patient-centred care and develop expertise in addiction medicine, with typical hours Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.