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You will be working with a highly respected organisation that has helped thousands of people overcome their alcohol and other drug use to lead healthy, productive and rewarding lives. Using an evidence-informed approach and client-centred services help people achieve their full potential and rebuild their lives. With state of the art Therapeutic Centres across regional Victoria, this exciting and unique opportunity allows you to build on your AOD experience from previous nursing roles and gain invaluable clinical AOD nursing knowledge.
About the role
Based in Corio, and working as the Therapeutic Community Registered Nurse, you will provide clinical expertise within the intake and admission team, with a focus on assessment, treatment planning and service delivery. A large part of your day is managing the pharmacotherapy reduction program, while building collaborative working relationships with GP's, mental health services, family services and other stakeholders as well as facilitating health education programs and providing peer supervision and advice around risk assessment and managing withdrawal symptoms and other health related matters. The role is based in the newly built, state of the art therapeutic community, set on five acres, offering space to breathe, with peaceful gardens and recreation spaces - including a walking track and outdoor gym. The modern, comfortable buildings and facilities were designed to support rehabilitation. Hours will be Monday to Friday 0830 - 16.30. This is a six month fixed term contract.
About you
You are a confident and capable Registered Nurse, with experience working with AOD patients in previous roles (eg:ED, Mental Health) with sound knowledge of problematic alcohol and other drug use. You have strong clinical nursing and assessment skills with a patient focused, goal oriented approach to service provision. For this role you will need:
- Current AHPRA registration as a Division 1 Nurse
- Cert IV in AOD or willing to complete the AOD core competencies or additional studied in addictive behaviours.
- Current Victorian Drivers licence
Benefits
Along with an above award salary, you will have access to generous salary packaging benefits to reduce your taxable income. This role will allow you access to annual leave, sick leave and access to accrue benefits through portable long service leave. Working in a new, state of the art centre, with free parking, and close to shopping, public transport and cafes. You will be working with an organisation that places value in providing and funding education and training for all staff and providing career pathways in this exciting and interesting filed of nursing.
How to apply
Please contact Renae on 9828 6565 for a confidential discussion, or to obtain a position description, or email your CV to **********@mcarthur.com.au
