Description:
• DABITs are specialised alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment teams that support the function of the Emergency Department (ED). Consumers are provided brief interventions and resources for accessing support in the community. • Permanent Full-time opportunityJob details
Position status Permanent Position type Full-time Occupational group Health - Nursing Classification Nurse Grade 6 (1) Workplace Location Brisbane - West,Ipswich region Job ad reference QLD/WM632849_04 Closing date 15-May-2025 Yearly salary $107960 - $115604 Salary Other $54.44 - $58.30 P/H Job duration Contact person Sue Neander Contact details 3817 2400Access the National Relay Service
About the role
The Drug and Alcohol Brief Intervention Team (DABIT) Clinical Nurse is a registered nurse who is accountable for an advanced level of clinical addictions and mental health practice. This role supports the function of the Emergency Department by providing assessment, brief intervention and referral services to patients that are affected by a substance use disorder.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- Provide an advanced level of direct clinical services including assessment, planning and delivery within the context of a multidisciplinary environment, maintaining an awareness of community and organisational objectives. These services include the use of core discipline assessment skills, diagnostic and formulation skills, treatment planning and clinical interventions.
- Maintain a high level of communication with members of the multidisciplinary team, consumers, and carers and actively participating in multidisciplinary committees as directed by the Team Leader and/or Clinical Leaders.
- Demonstrate willingness to improve clinical experience through engagement in continuing professional development training and formal qualifications.
- Provide clinical practice supervision, preceptorship, role modelling and mentoring to less experienced staff and contribute to student supervision within the specialised area of community mental health service delivery.
- Monitor and report on clinical practices and outcomes within clinical service area and actively participate in initiating, developing, and implementing quality service improvement activities consistent with organisational planning that enhance the delivery of discipline specific and multidisciplinary services within the local service area.
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.
Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity .