ANUM - Depaul House Residential Withdrawal Unit

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 105,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Free car parking

Fitness Passport

Employee counselling

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne’s Depaul House in Fitzroy, Melbourne, seeks a dedicated registered nurse for a full-time permanent role in a detox withdrawal unit. You will lead shifts, coordinate resources, and deliver high-quality, consumer-focused care in a Recovery Orientated Practice.

The position requires AHPRA registration, post-registration qualification in AOD/MH, and willingness to work night shifts. Benefits include salary packaging, parking, Fitness Passport and wellbeing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must hold Nursing degree (General or Psychiatric Nursing).
• Professional registration with AHPRA (Division 1 or 3) is required.
• Post-registration qualification in AOD and/or MH or equivalent overseas qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the shift to ensure high-quality consumer-focused care.
• Monitor physical withdrawal and respond with protocol medication.
• Provide leadership and coordinate resources to meet consumer needs.
• Work within the Strengths Model of Recovery-Oriented Practice.

Education

Nursing degree (General or Psychiatric Nursing)

AHPRA registration

Job description

Job Description

Full time permanent position available

Excellent benefits including salary packaging

Fitzroy location

About the Role

DePaul House (DPH) provides ongoing specialist treatment and support to meet the identified needs of clients who have significant Substance use issues and related comorbities and require a withdrawal service. This is a state-wide service. DPH practises a Recovery orientated approach using the Strengths Model of Recovery-Oriented Practice, the position through day to day care works and other activities will actively contribute to the development and implementation of this model.

Coordinate and manage the shift to ensure the provision of high quality consumer-focused care

Monitor physical withdrawal and respond with protocol medication

Provide leadership, act as a role model to staff and coordinate the allocation of resources on the shift to meet the needs of consumers

Work within the Strengths Model of Recovery Orientated Practice

Conduct comprehensive assessments, including biopsychosocial assessment and formulate and implement treatment plans; Support intake

Deliver & Coordinate group based programs and activities within the unit

Develop responsive and accessible services and continuity of care through effective links and liaison with other relevant services

There will be a requirement to work a night shift roster.

Classifications for this position will be YY4 ($116,760 per annum pro rata)

Your Contribution

• Certificate, Diploma, or Degree in General Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing which meets the registration requirements of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) in Division 1 or 3
• Current practicing certificate (AHPRA registration)
• Post registration qualification in AOD and or MH (or relevant overseas qualifications)
• A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, or willing to obtain

What We Offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• A healthy work/life balance encouraged
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Salary Packaging - Increase your take home pay!
• Free car parking
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
• Culture of continuous improvement

About Depaul House

Depaul House (DPH) is a 12 bed Community Residential Alcohol and Drug withdrawal unit, based in Fitzroy, Melbourne. The unit provides a medically managed detoxification, from a variety of substances including THC, Alcohol, methampethamine etc. Clients can stay up to 10 days. Depaul House is part of St Vincent's Department of Addiction Medicine. The Department of Addiction Medicine (DoAM), St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne strives to be a key centre for the community in relation to alcohol and drugs - strong and relevant in response, working in a number of domains including clinical practice, research that is directly translatable, education and training (at undergraduate, postgraduate and community levels) and advocacy and policy at both institutional level and more broadly.

Working at St Vincent's

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

LOCAL WORK ENVIRONMENT

Depaul House (DPH) is a 12 bed Community Residential Alcohol and Drug withdrawal unit, based in Fitzroy, Melbourne. The unit provides a medically managed detoxification, from a variety of substances include THC, Alcohol, methamphetamine etc. Clients can stay up to 10 days. Depaul House is part of St Vincent's Department of Addiction Medicine. The Department of Addiction Medicine (DoAM), St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne strives to be a key centre for the community in relation to alcohol and drugs - strong and relevant in response, working in a number of domains including clinical practice, research that is directly translatable, education and training (at undergraduate, postgraduate and communi