East Metropolitan Health Service - Next Step Drug and Alcohol Services – Joondalup WA
$137,294 - $137,294 a year (Full time, Permanent)
Position Profile
As Clinical Nurse Manager you will be responsible for the coordination, leadership and supervision of staff and services within your remit. The role contributes to the development and monitoring of standards of nursing practice, initiates quality improvement practices and implements changes and improvements for the service. The position also provides clinical and professional expertise to ensure comprehensive evidence-based care is delivered to consumers and coordinates the day-to-day operations of Next Step clinical services.
The Clinical Nurse Manager practices within their scope of practice, considerate of the Nursing and Midwifery Board's Nursing Practice Decision Flowchart. Maintains a consumer case load within an Integrated Service Delivery Model of Care. Promotes and develops effective working relationships with external agencies.
In undertaking the role of this position, the occupant will need to recognise that there is a commitment to focusing on the needs of the individual, their families, carers or advocates working in partnership for better alcohol and other drug and mental health outcomes.
The successful candidate may be required to work at other Integrated Clinical Service sites based on operational needs.
Area Profile
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.
Employee Benefits
* Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance.
* Flexible working arrangements.
* Flexible leave arrangements.
* Other professional and location based allowances.
* 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
Eligibility to Apply
To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa for fixed‐term appointments or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia for permanent appointments.
Other Conditions
WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. This may also include a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre‐employment health assessment. Referees may be asked to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.
This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au.
EEO and Diversity Statement
WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as 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.
Additional Information
This position is part of a recruitment process that may also be used to fill other similar vacancies. The recruitment period for selected applicants remains valid for a period of twelve (12) months from the endorsement of the recruitment decision.
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