Registered Nurse - Drug & Alcohol

Company description:

International Health and Medical Services (IHMS)

IHMS is a large Australian based organisation that specialises in providing compassionate and professional multidisciplinary medical care in challenging environments. We primarily work with governments and large private organisations to deliver industry leading service to patients.
We are globally recognised for our unique expertise and offer fantastic opportunities to undertake meaningful work with patients where others can't. We offer opportunities for people to learn and grow their skills and knowledge in a caring organisation focusing on professional development and clinical excellence.

Job description:

• Full Time/Part Time role, immediate start available
• Work between Monday - Friday, business hours, free onsite parking
• Supportive multi-disciplinary team

IHMS is looking for an experienced, drug and alcohol Registered Nurse, to work in a dynamic multi-disciplinary team at our clinic located in Villawood, NSW.

In this role you will be responsible to deliver and maintain Drug Health services to people residing in the Immigration Detention facility. Your main responsibilities will be:

• Assessment and support interventions for individuals in state of withdrawal or intoxication
• Administer medications and immunisations as prescribed and/or in accordance with practice guidelines and nurse-initiated medication guidelines
• Conducting urine drug screens, clinical tests, and health monitoring for patients with drug and alcohol issues, such as vital observations, ECG, etc.
• Participate in initial and periodic clinical assessment of patients
• Support the delivery of opiate substitution therapy program
• To assess, plan and implement appropriate health management

• Working with people from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds
• Be recognised, well-acknowledge and rewarded
• Multidisciplinary, dynamic, and collaborative team
• Opportunities to expand your career and support an Australian and international network

Profile description:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Div. 1 Registered nurse
• Minimum of 3 years of post-graduate experience
• Experience in drug and alcohol nursing including dosing of patients in this field
• Current First Aid and/or CPR certificate or willingness to obtain
• Detention or corrections experience highly desirable
• Full and valid working rights in Australia

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Only suitable shortlisted candidates will be contacted