Detoxification Officer (512767)

Job Description:

The Role:

• Under the direction of IPWU clinical staff, monitor clients undergoing the detoxification process.
  
  
• Assist staff in the admission and discharge process by fulfilling delegated tasks.
  
  
• Ensure safety precautions are always followed for clients.
  
  
• Help the clients in completing relevant documentation; making relevant phone calls as required; and scheduling appointments with external service providers.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

The Team:

The Inpatient Withdrawal Unit is located at St John’s Park, New Town. The role involves supporting the clinical team and assisting with direct patient care.

Benefits of working with Department of Health/Mental Heath

Further training and professional development opportunities will be available.

Details of Appointment:

Casual (with on call) position working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible for a period of 12 months.

• Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar casual vacancies.

Location:

Mental Health Services - South

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Salary:

$58,899 to $61,381 pro-rata per annum + 10.5% superannuation

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Eligibility:

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. Certificate IV in Alcohol and Drug Work from a recognised training provider
   
   
2. Current First Aid Certificate from a recognised training provider
   
   
3. Current Driver’s Licence

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

1. Crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty

2. Identification check
   
   
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents:

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties:

• Generic Detoxification Officer (South) HSO4.docx
• Generic Detoxification Officer (South) HSO4.pdf

Applicant Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

How to Apply:

*Please note that our application process has changed. Refer to the application guide for information on the new application format.

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please Note:

• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

For More Information: (Contact Officer)

Melanie Gibbon

Acting Nurse Unit Manager, Inpatient Withdrawal Unit, Alcohol and Drug Service
Phone: (03) 6166 0789
E-mail: [email protected]

Important Information:

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