Alcohol and other Drug Clinician - Emergency Department
Core
Support patients presenting with alcohol and other drug-related issues in the Emergency Department through assessment, referral, care coordination, and follow-up.
Role type
Registered Nurse Grade 2 or Enrolled Nurse Level 2 specializing in Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD)
Builds
Patient care pathways and service improvement initiatives within the Emergency Department
Domain
Healthcare / Emergency Medicine / Addiction Services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Clinical assessment, care coordination, referral management, crisis intervention, multidisciplinary collaboration, quality improvement, education delivery
Preferred skills
Experience in Emergency, Mental Health, or AOD services, postgraduate qualifications in AOD, project management
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Conduct timely assessments for patients with alcohol and other drug issues, coordinate referrals to internal and external services, support service improvement initiatives, monitor treatment pathways, deliver education programs to healthcare professionals
Seniority
Mid-level (minimum 5 years post-registration experience)