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Form of workAOD Withdrawal Nurse: Withdrawal Management Program
Enjoy six weeks paid annual leave pro rata with generous NFP salary packaging options | Time in lieu | Flexible leave arrangements | Autonomous working environment with team support | Employee Assistance Program | External Clinical Supervision
About the role: As an AOD Withdrawal Nurse with us, your role will involve providing immediate trauma-informed and person-centred care to participants to make use of ambulatory detox. The role supports people who want to undergo a non-residential drug and/or alcohol withdrawal or reduction program in their own home. You will get to work with people and their loved ones to support change and recovery. You will be providing assessment, health and withdrawal support for participants who do not require intensive residential treatment.
About the program: The program aims to increase the number of community based AOD treatment services and deliver withdrawal management support for up to 6 months with case management and counselling. The program works in close partnership with our day rehabilitation program which actively supports parents with dependent children and young people and comprises a team of Clinicians, Case Managers and Peer Workers.
Hours and location: The hours are 35 per week and flexible. The withdrawal plans commence on Mondays so availability for the start of the week is necessary. No weekends are required. This position is based in Coffs Harbour and surrounds. It is mobile, functioning autonomously within the community. You will be working with participants and their families both online and face to face. A vehicle is available from a central location for work in the community.
About you: Selection criteria:
Qualifications and checks
- BA Nursing or Post Graduate Diploma in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing or a specialist undergraduate psychiatric nursing program
- Full registration with AHPRA
- Current Driver's Licence, A satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Working with Children Check, COVID vaccination and First Aid certificate.
Professional skills and experience
- Comprehensive screening, assessment skills and experience and/or knowledge of low- moderate level drug and/or alcohol withdrawal
- Knowledge and understanding of evidence based psychological interventions and contemporary therapies of the treatment and harm reduction relating to AOD withdrawal.
- Demonstrated understanding of the clinical nursing requirements for drug and alcohol withdrawal.
- Experience in dual diagnosis and ability to practice utilising the recovery approach in a community setting.
- Demonstrated high proficiency using the Microsoft suite, a variety of databases and video conferencing applications.
What’s in it for you:
We support our staff with generous work conditions and benefits - whether its ways to make money go further, a great work culture, or opportunities to develop skills. The Buttery’s reward package includes:
- Flexible working solutions to support work-life balance. We offer the potential to scale your hours up or down over time.
- Six weeks paid annual leave (pro rata) is provided to spend more time on holiday.
- Training and career development opportunities.
- Access to external clinical supervision for direct service staff.
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program includes access to an online wellbeing platform and financial and legal advice, free to staff and their immediate family.
- Salary sacrifice benefits allow a 6-12% increase in take home pay. Staff receive an ATO-approved incentive and can access 15,899 of tax-free salary to pay a mortgage, rent, loan, credit card or school fees.
- A $2,650 meal and accommodation card.
- The ability to package computer, phone, or novated vehicle lease costs.
Find out more: For a position description, see https://www.buttery.org.au/employment-opportunities
For any other queries, please contact ***********@buttery.org.au
This role will be remunerated at $49.65ph with access to salary packaging to potentially increase your take home pay by another 5k. The role is funded to 30th June 2027.
How to apply: Please email your resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria above to ***********@buttery.org.au
In your cover letter, please note which role you are interested in and use each of the selection criteria above as a heading and write a brief paragraph under each one addressing it. Unfortunately, applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered.
Applications close:12th February 2024. We will be processing applications as they arrive and will make offers as soon as a suitable applicant is found.
About us: The Buttery is a not-for-profit charitable organisation established in 1973.Through residential and community-based programs, we specialise in the treatment of alcohol and other drug dependence and mental health conditions. Our programs are evidence-based, best-practice and informed by the latest research into recovery. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we consistently work to improve the lives of the people we support. We operate from Tweed Heads to Port Macquarie across Bundjalung, Githabul, Gumbaynggirr, Yaegl, Dunghutti and Birpai lands.
The Buttery recognises the benefits that diversity and inclusion bring, and encourages people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and CALD and LGBTIQA+ community members are encouraged to apply. We are proud to have active RAP and Rainbow groups.
