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SalaryFT, PPT and Casual Registered Nurses (Division 1 – All Shifts)
Malvern Private Hospital – Alcohol and Other Substances Trauma Informed Residential Program.
$2000 sign on incentive payable after three (3) months based on full time equivalent commitment. Flexible rostering and free parking.
ABOUT THE HOSPITAL:
Malvern Private Hospital is a 34 bed Addiction and Recovery Accredited Private Hospital, operating under the abstinence-based, trauma informed model of care. We are set apart by our understanding of addiction as the mind’s way of coping with developmental, emotional conflicts and trauma.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
We are looking for highly skilled and motivated Registered Nurses who wish to work in an innovative residential AOD program. We have a strong and highly skilled multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals caring for our patients.
Our nursing team are pro-active in guidance, support, and direction to our voluntary clients. They coordinate client admission, medication management, client behaviours and client assessment throughout their shifts. The successful applicant will have clear communication, a knowledge of AOD or mental health, patient management, and general nursing expertise.
They will be able to provide flexibility in rostering and integration to our nursing team.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Full AHPRA registration as RN or RPN
- Expertise and skill in all general nurse practice – medications, assessment, observation, and dressings
- Mandatory competencies in BLS, manual handling and fire
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Qualifications or experience in caring for mental health clients.
- Knowledge or experience in AOD and the 12-Step programs.
- Strong verbal, written and communication skills to safely manage and plan for our vulnerable clients.
- Working knowledge of the NSQHS and National Mental Health Standards as well as knowledge of legislative requirements and practice standards.
- Ability to work collaboratively with both internal and external professionals.
- Flexibility across all shifts, 7 days a week.
- A considerate, open, honest, and pro-active attitude toward professional development, growth, and opportunities within the organisation.
If your qualifications, skills, and experience can deliver this, we look forward to receiving your application.
HOW TO APPLY:
If you have any questions regards this role, please email your resume and a cover letter to ******@machealth.com.au.
