Addiction Medicine Clinical Nurse Consultant  

The Royal Melbourne Hospital 

• Work at the centre of excellence and improve patient outcomes for patients with complex problems associated with alcohol and other drug use
• Be part of a supportive team whilst working autonomously with evidence based interventions 
• Fixed Term until January 2025 

The Royal Melbourne Hospital:

As one of the largest health services in Victoria, and a team of more than 10,000 strong, we provide a comprehensive range of specialist medical, surgical, and mental health services; as well as rehabilitation, aged care, outpatient and community programs. We are a designated state-wide provider for services including trauma, and we lead centres of excellence for tertiary services in several key specialties including neurosciences, nephrology, oncology, cardiology and virtual health.  

Surrounded by a Parkville Precinct of brilliant thinkers, we collaborate to set new benchmarks in health excellence – benchmarks that impact across the globe. While the work we do takes us in inspiring new directions; caring for each other, our patients and consumers is as essential to who we are, as any scientific breakthrough we make. We put people first - leading with kindness and working together, we excel as one Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Your new team: 

• We are team working together to provide specialist interventions
• We enjoy a collaborative working environment
• You will help us achieve  improved health outcomes for a highly stigmatised group

Your success in this role, will be in your ability to: 

• Have excellent communication skills
• Previous Drug and Alcohol, mental health and/or Emergency Nursing experience

Your Contribution:

• You have leadership qualities and an ability to engage and effect change within with this patient group in a complex health care environment.

Benefits of working with the RMH

• You will enjoy excellent work-life balance. We want you to stay long term!
• Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Programs including; On-site staff gym, Staff Medical Service, Employee Assistance Program, Peer Support Program - run by our dedicated employees
• Work alongside highly trained staff whilst providing compassionate and supportive care for all members of the community
• Career progression opportunities to suit your professional development goals.
• Be part of a team that prides itself on a collaborative and inclusive environment, committed to high quality evidence based patient care.

The RMH is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community.  Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications

Interested?

For a confidential discussion please connect via the details below.

 All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and a Working with Children Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.

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