Address- Excellent benefits including Salary Packaging + Novated Car Leasing + Employee Assistance Program
- Great work location - only 1 1/2 hrs from Melbourne and 20 mins to fantastic beaches
- Short-term accommodation options may be available to assist with relocation at a reduced cost
About UsGippsland Southern Health Service (GSHS) is a major provider of healthcare in the South Gippsland Shire. GSHS offers a broad range of services that meet the needs of a diverse and sparsely populated area. With two main acute facilities based at Leongatha and Korumburra, GSHS offers a broad range of specialist, general, acute, subacute, ambulatory, residential aged care and community services.
About the RoleGippsland Southern Health Services seeks applications for a Registered Nurse with clinical skills and experience and/or knowledge of the alcohol and drug field. As a Withdrawal Nurse you will be providing evidence based alcohol and drug services to people in hospital and in the community. This position is part time and negotiable up to 0.8 EFT.
About YouThe successful applicant will possess the following:
- Current AHPRA Registered Nurse registration.
- Experience working with people with drug and alcohol issues.
- Demonstrated understanding of the dynamics of family violence and it’s impacts on victim survivors along with an understanding of MARAM and the Victorian family violence system.
- Demonstrated experience in working with clients with complex needs.
- Organisational and problem solving skills.
- Sound understanding of primary care and commitment to the Social Model of Health.
- Proven ability to work autonomously as well as within a team environment.
- Evidence of ongoing self-development.
- Ability to provide high quality comprehensive AOD assessments and consequent development of Care and Recovery plans which are client and family inclusive.
- Have completed or are willing to complete AOD core competencies.
Staff have access to supportive staff mentoring, education and development programs. Salary Packaging is available for all staff. The successful applicant will be required to provide a current satisfactory police check and Working With Children Check.
The position description provides further details on duties and responsibilities and essential criteria which suitable applicants will be shortlisted. GSHS may appoint to the position prior to the closing date, please apply as soon as possible.
Equity and Accessibility Commitment
GSHS embraces and welcomes applications from people from all walks of life, and we are committed to making it easy for you to come and work with us. We encourage you to apply regardless of age, gender, race, religion, ability, sexuality, family status, or gender identity. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply to join us. We are here for you if your need support throughout our recruitment process.
The position description provides further details on duties and responsibilities and essential criteria which suitable applicants will be shortlisted. GSHS may appoint to the position prior to the closing date, please apply as soon as possible.
