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Form of work Posted: 30/01/2024 Closing Date: 16/02/2024 Job Type: Casual Location: Bairnsdale Job Category: Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical Job Description Honesty Trust Respect Concern Love Residential Withdrawal Nurse (EN) Casual Based at Bairnsdale Salary dependent on skills and experience. Generous salary packaging options Lunch provided on-site! About Odyssey House Victoria: Odyssey House Victoria (OHV) is a place of hope and positive change for individuals working towards breaking their pattern of addiction. At Odyssey House we believe that every person should have the opportunity to change and grow. Our diverse teams work with individuals, families, and communities to reduce alcohol and other drug (AOD) use, improve mental health, and reconnect people to their family and the community. OHV is a dynamic and fast-growing organisation committed to excellence in service provision and innovation in responding to alcohol and other drugs use problems. About Hope Centre: The Hope Centre is one of three residential rehabilitation facilities operated by Odyssey House Victoria. Using a therapeutic community model, the program offers a holistic treatment experience for those seeking help for problematic drug or alcohol use. To enhance individual motivation for change, the Therapeutic Community combines meaningful work and recreational activities, with therapeutic group work and skills development, in a physically and psychologically safe environment. About this opportunity: We are seeking an experienced Enrolled Nurse to support our new Residential Withdrawal service through the application of related nursing interventions to clients within our Therapeutic Community at Hope Centre! You will work closely with the Withdrawal Nurse (RN) and be responsible for supporting our residents through the withdrawal process. Key areas of focus: Clinical Networking Quality Duties include but are not limited to… Support the resident through the withdrawal process in a non-medical environment: Assessing, triaging and responding to resident medical needs In collaboration with the Registered Nurse administering medication as prescribed; Maintaining records and ensuring resident confidentiality; Participating in clinical team meetings and communicating/liaising between clinical and medical staff regarding resident medical issues, including: Pharmacotherapy – script dates, changes, scales etc.; Residents on key medications, e.g. anti-psychotic, anti-depressant, strong pain management, to ensure informed and coordinated care. Administration including writing up reports as developed; Assisting in the appropriate referral and conjoint treatment of clients with specific or specialist needs by liaising with other treatment services. Operating within the Enrolled Nurse scope of practice. Contributing to staff meetings and discussions regarding resident health care needs. For a copy of the position description which outlines the full list of responsibilities, please click . A week in the role: If you were here last week, you would have… Supported residents through withdrawal process. Worked in collaboration with staff, senior residents and external services to support withdrawal plan. Participated in recreational activities, meals and…
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