A vacancy has arisen within CADS for Band 5 Registered Nurse within the Community Alcohol and Drug Service based Falkirk Community Hospital.
The post holder must be 1St level Registered Mental Nurse (RMN) trained to degree level with an interest or experience in relevant area of speciality. The post holder will provide training and leadership and supervision to nursing students and non registered staff engaged in the delivery of evidence-based, effective, specialist interventions to those with substance use problems which includes alcohol problems.
The Registered Nurse will implement the principles of the recovery model of care and treatment for those with drug and alcohol related issues. This involves receiving formal, structured supervision monthly to ensure patients with substance use have access to treatment are progressing along the recovery pathway and receive the appropriate clinical interventions are being delivered to this complex group.
The substance use services promote the recovery model works to an integrated model of care in conjunction with partner agencies, good interpersonal skills and experience of team working is an essential requirement for this post.
Ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery is essential for this post.