Registered Nurse (Alcohol And Other Drugs)

Registered Nurse (Alcohol and Other Drugs) - Yarra Ranges Mental Health and Wellbeing Local

• Based in Lilydale | work in the beautiful Yarra Valley
• Permanent Part time - 0.8 EFT | Salary packaging available
• Experience diverse opportunities in a growing sector

The Yarra Ranges Mental Health and Wellbeing Local

The Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals are an important part of Victoria’s reformed mental health and wellbeing system. In the Yarra Ranges, Wellways, Eastern Health, Inspiro Health, and Oonah are working together to offer an easy way to access care and support for people aged 26 years and over who are experiencing mental health concerns – including people with co-occurring Alcohol and drug support and care needs and their family, carers, and supporters. This new service will make it easier for the participant to access the support they need, closer to home and family, carers, and support networks. 

About the role

This unique role will work as part of the Yarra Ranges Mental Health and Wellbeing Local Service to provide AoD expertise to the community in an integrated and accessible community setting.

This role will be part of a growing service system that places the community in the centre of the Local Mental Health and Wellbeing network across Victoria. You will ensuring that consumers, carers and their families receive valuable and supportive integrated mental health and AOD care. This role will ensure decisions are always either directly or indirectly aimed at ensuring the person with lived experience is at the centre of all we do and that the ethos and values of clinical professionalism are imbued within the culture of the organisation and play an integral role in changing and shaping the way mental health and wellbeing services and supports are delivered to the Yarra Ranges community.

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Registered nurse
• Diploma or degree level qualification in Alcohol and Drug studies
• Current registration with AHPRA
• Experience and demonstrated skills in Alcohol and other drug assessments, withdrawal management, case management, treatment and client referral.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the psychosocial issues affecting people with problematic substance abuse issues
• The ability to provide effective interventions for consumers with co-occurring substance use and mental health problems.
• Highly developed interpersonal and teamwork experience

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

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.  An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range Here!

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals
• Applications will be screened upon receipt

Next Steps

If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!

Please note: 

• All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury
• All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
• You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
• Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.

Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manger listed or feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition team.

Values in Action: Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day

**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**