Non-Residential Withdrawal Nurse

Dhelkaya Health is a new health service on Dja Dja Wurrung country; it is the coming together of Castlemaine Health, Maldon Hospital and CHIRP Community Health. ‘Dhelkaya’ means ‘being healthy’ in the Dja Dja Wurrung language. The origins of our name are closely tied to our region’s history, its people and country. Dhelkaya Health is shaping a better health system for the people of Mount Alexander Shire and beyond, while staying true and local in everything it does.Dhelkaya Health delivers a diverse range of inpatient, outpatient, aged care, community health and outreach services to Mount Alexander Shire. It also delivers assessment, rehabilitation and allied health services to neighbouring shires. Dhelkaya Health is committed to the quality, accessibility and sustainability of acute, aged and community-based healthcare, and family and housing services.Dhelkaya Health has campuses in Castlemaine and Maldon.

Fixed Term Contract part-time ( 32 hours per fortnight until 30th June 2024 )

About the role

 An excellent opportunity exists for a suitably qualified and experienced person to undertake the role of Non-Residential Withdrawal Nurse with the community Alcohol and Other Drug team.

The position sits within the Directorate of Community Services at Dhelkaya Health and is part of a multidiscipline team that also consists of counsellors and AOD Workers. The role supports people and their families who have chosen to reduce or cease their alcohol or other substance use within their chosen environment as part of a wrap-around services in the Mount Alexander Shire.

About you

• Registered Nurse eligible for registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Certificate IV Alcohol and Other Drugs or willingness to undertake study may be considered
• Demonstrated previous experience in a primary care or community setting.
• Demonstrated experience and/or ability to understand the needs of older adults and community service areas.

Please refer to the relevant attached position description for further details about the role.

Culture and Benefits

Castlemaine and Maldon are located on Dja Dja Wurrung country in the Mount Alexander Shire. The area is renowned for its creativity, history and as host to the Castlemaine State Festival. The shire is a short drive from Melbourne, Ballarat and Bendigo, a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. Combined with a wide range of sporting clubs and outdoor recreation opportunities, unique natural environment and historic goldfields, the community offers a rich diverse culture for all to enjoy.

• Free on-site parking is available to all staff and visitors
• Salary Packaging/Salary Sacrificing
• Free onsite staff gym (Castlemaine campus)
• Fitness Passport is available to all staff members across Dhelkaya Health. You and your family can sign up to unlimited access to more than 120 gyms, pools and fitness facilities on your program!
• Our Health and Wellbeing program; including access to a Social Worker, Pastoral Care Office, Prevention of Bullying & Harassment Officers, Physiotherapy services, vaccination programs and other health services as required
• The Dhelkaya Health Social Clubbrings staff from all areas of the hospital together in friendly and casual environment, with a variety of events and activities held throughout the year.

Please address the key selection criteria in your cover letter when applying.

Dhelkaya Health encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. People of all ages, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ candidates, and people from multi-cultural backgrounds.

All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police check, NDIS (if required) and compliance with Dhelkaya Health Vaccination Policy.

For further information about this position, please contact Donna Bogdanovski Manager: Housing, AOD, Counselling and Custodial Health on 0456705***