AddressWorkPac Health and Social Care are seeking experienced Drug and Alcohol Nurse to work a six month (with possibility of extension) contract within the largest correctional centre in Australia. This is a state-of-the-art Correctional Facility in NSW and is located approximately 3.5 hours from Brisbane, 2.5hrs from the Gold Coast and 6 hours from Sydney.
Job role:
Join an established, supportive, hardworking team of nurses focused on providing care to patients within a correctional facility. As a Drug and Alcohol Nurse working in Primary Care you will be:
• Assessing and manage intoxication and withdrawal states
• Act as a triage point for non-alcohol and other drug staff
• Provide a comprehensive and accurate health assessment for patients
• Use analytical skills to assess physiological, psychological and social information
onsite training provided.
About you:
- Bachelor of Nursing and unrestricted AHPRA
- Minimum of 3 years full time post graduate experience in Australia as an RN
- Drug and Alcohol nursing experience mandatory
- Experience in Primary Health, Rural Health or Emergency Nursing (desirable)
- Corrections experience advantageous
- Venipuncture and cannulation experience preferred
- Current First Aid and ALS certification (12 month validity)
- National Criminal History Check (issued within last 3 months or willing to obtain)
- COVID Vaccination Evidence (Minimum 2 doses)
- Full AU working rights
- Ability to do shift work
Benefits:
- Accommodation provided
- Shift loading on top of base rate
- Uniform, ID and PPE provided.
- Free onsite lunch
- Support from the WorkPac team and training from experienced onsite Nurses.
- Great location, and a work life balance to allow you to explore the beaches, rivers, waterfalls, hiking spots and local cafes
If this sounds like you, Apply Now! OR alternatively reach out directly via the contact details below.
Email: ***************@workpac.com
Call: 07 5556 2***
At WorkPac, we recognise we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from women and Indigenous people.
