About us:
The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service (CHHHS) Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Service have sites located in Cairns, Mossman, Mareeba and Innisfail.
Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.
About you:
In your new role you will:
Effectively communicate at all levels across the organisation to promote effective team functioning.
Assess the health needs, conduct brief intervention and other prescribed treatment for individuals with alcohol, tobacco and other drug related problems and their families.
Participate in the provision of a standardised treatment package for cannabis dependence and assist with conducting lifestyle and relapse management groups and other treatment groups as appropriate. Prepare discharge plans where required.
Assist with developing, conducting and evaluating education and training programs for nurses, other health and welfare professionals, and relevant community groups to assist them to develop better strategies to address the problems associated with the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
What we offer:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
Learn what it's like to work with us, in an inclusive and supportive work environment.
Discover our dynamic and culturally diverse region through community and lifestyle.
Listen to what some of our staff have to say about working in our regions.
Visit our website to learn more about our hospitals and health centres.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
