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Form of work- Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia, 2650
- Permanent
- Closing on: Mar 27 2024
- Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
- Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
- Clinical growth in the Drug and Alcohol Sector
About the role
The community based home detox nurse is a full time role that works from the Calvary Drug and Alcohol centre. The nurse works closely with General Practitioners to support clients through withdrawal from substances in the comfort of their own home. This role coordinates the withdrawal and post withdrawal care to aid long term recovery from substance use.
Your main duties will include:
- Intake assessment
- Care planning and coordinating
- Building relationships with local Medical practices
- 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute setting
- Sound clinical skills
- Willingness to build skills in the drug and Alcohol Setting
- Current drivers license
For further information please contact Belinda Waugh on *************@calvarycare.org.au
Why work for Calvary?
At Calvary, our staff matter.
With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
Your benefits:
- NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
- Paid parental leave
- Professional membership to APNA, paid for by Calvary (Community Care and Aged Care nurses only)
- Training, development pathways and career opportunities
- Flexible hours that make sense for you
As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.
Please note the following:
- As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
- You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including COVID-19, influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella (recruiter to delete irrelevant vaccinations)
