Clinical Nurse Manager - Outpatients

Unit/Division: Royal Perth Hospital > Next Step Drug & Alcohol Service This is a Permanent, Full-Time position working 76 hours per fortnight. This position is based in the Perth CBD. EMHS is committed to ensuring that our services are delivered by people who are representative of the diverse communities we assist. We wholly embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage people to work with us from all ages, races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, family responsibilities or other characteristics, including Aboriginal people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, individuals with a diverse sexuality or gender or bodily diversity, and people with disability. WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a 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. 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. As well as undertaking a criminal records screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre‑employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that 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: While this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other “similar” vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision. Position Profile We are currently seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to appoint to a Clinical Nurse Manager (Outpatients) working at Next Step Drug & Alcohol Services. The Clinical Nurse Manager (Outpatients) is responsible for the coordination, leadership, and supervision of staff within their remit in the Next Step Service. In this role, the successful applicant will contribute to the development and monitoring of standards of nursing practice, initiating research and quality improvement activities, and implementing changes which benefit service provision. Additionally, the successful applicant will provide clinical and professional expertise to ensure comprehensive evidence‑based care is delivered to consumers and coordinates day‑to‑day operations. The Clinical Nurse Manager is required to practise within their scope of practice, considerate of the Nursing and Midwifery Board's Nursing Practice Decision Flowchart. Other key duties include, but are not limited to: Provides and oversees highly skilled interventions in the management and treatment of alcohol and other drug disorders. Works in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, providing clinical alcohol and other drug assessments and providing advice to clinicians (including local hospitals and non‑government service providers) about the recommended consumer management plans and facilities transfers as required. Role‑models a positive organisational culture in line with EMHS vision and values. For more information regarding this position including a breakdown of duties, reporting structures and selection criteria, we encourage you to refer to the Job Description Form (JDF) attached. 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 Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements): 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. 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