CRVCID
714160
We currently have Full-time,
Part-time and Casual vacancies for Clinical Nurses at Next Step's
Integrated Community Alcohol and Drug Services (CADS) in Thornlie,
Midland, Innaloo, Joondalup, Fremantle, Rockingham, Mandurah and
DAYS (Drug and Alcohol Youth Service).
About the
Role
The role of the Clinical
Nurse is to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care of those
identified as having mental health, drug and alcohol related
problems, to assess and manage clinical risk and to participate in
the development of the Alcohol and Other Drugs Services. You will
manage Clinic based alcohol and other drugs assessment,
consultation liaison for withdrawal management, delivery of opioid
treatment program, therapeutic interventions and harm minimisation
programs.
The successful candidate may
be required to work at other Integrated Clinical Service sites
based on operational needs.
In November
2024, Next Step Services transitioned into the Royal Perth Bentley
Group (RPBG) Hospital Logistics and Acute Access Division (HoLAA)
within the East Metropolitan Health
Service.
Next
Step
- 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.
We reward
you:
East Metropolitan Health
Service is committed to staff development and wellbeing. We
offer a wide range of benefits including:
- A
comprehensive induction and orientation program
- Many
options for flexible work arrangements, including working hours
and generous leave provisions.
- Access
to generous salary packaging arrangements (car leasing,
laptops, phones, general living expenses, - including mortgage
and rent to name a few).
- Professional development
opportunities and study leave/assistance.
- Access
to health and wellbeing support
- Discounted private
health insurance.
- Eligibility for a
Fitness
Passport allowing access to multiple health and fitness
facilities.
- 12%
employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
For further information go to:
http://www.treasury.wa.gov.au/Superannuation/Employees/Overview/
About
You
We are seeking an
experienced Clinical Nurse to join this highly specialised service
that embraces a multidisciplinary approach to its care.
You will be:
- Passionate about working
in drug and alcohol treatment services- candidates with
experience in AOD, Mental Health or clinical nurse community
settings, and a desire to work with AOD specialty, will be
considered.
- Able to
understand and act within key boundaries and maintain a
professional relationship with clients
- Flexible, adaptable and
capable of learning within challenging environments
- Experienced in working
with clients with challenging and complex
presentations
- Enthusiastic about
working in a multidisciplinary environment
About your
application
Further information
about the position can be found in the attached job description
form (JDF). Applications are assessed against the selection
criteria of the position, as outlined in the JDF.
Application
Instructions: Applicants are
requested to apply online.
Applicants are advised to
write a covering letter outlining their suitability for this
position, write a statement addressing the selection
criteria 2 and 3 and provide a detailed curriculum
vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet
the position requirements.
These documents should be
complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please
ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application
process as you will be required to answer various questions and
attach your documentation.
This selection process will
initially be used to fill the current vacancies but suitable
applicants may be considered for other similar vacancies within 6
months of applicants being notified of the recruitment.
For further job
related information: We
encourage you to contact Shelley Vivian, Program Manager at
shelley.vivian@health.wa.gov.au; (08) 9219 1919.
For any queries
related to the application process: please contact HSS
Employment Services on 13 44 77 (and select Option 2) for immediate
assistance during business hours.
Eligibility:
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).
Equality:
East Metropolitan Health Service 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.
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
record 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: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which
appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments
may be made from this pool until 31/05/2026.
Lodgement is system
generated. Any submissions on, or after, 02/03/2026
4:00pm on will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL
APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
