AOD Residential Nurse (EN) - HC

Elmo Hris; Bairnsdale; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An organization focused on addiction recovery in Bairnsdale is seeking a dedicated AOD Residential Nurse. This full-time position requires active involvement in supporting residents through withdrawal and providing nursing assessments. Ideal candidates will hold AHPRA registration as a Nurse and demonstrate strong nursing skills and the ability to engage effectively with clients. The position offers competitive compensation and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Generous leave options

Qualifications

• Registration as a Nurse with AHPRA.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Comprehensive understanding of substance abuse issues.

Responsibilities

• Support residents through withdrawal processes.
• Participate in clinical team meetings.
• Ensure coordinated care for residents.

Skills

Nursing skills

Crisis intervention

Excellent communication

Case management

Engagement skills

Education

Registration with AHPRA

Cert IV in Alcohol or Other Drugs

Job description

Description

Honesty Trust Respect Concern Love

AOD Residential Nurse (EN) - HC

• Full-time Permanent.
• Based at Bairnsdale Hope Centre.
• $39.8559 per hour plus super
• 17.5% annual leave loading and generous salary packaging options
• Progressive Workplace Flexibility options that enable genuine work life balance

About Odyssey Victoria :

Odyssey Victoria (OV) is a place of hope and positive change for individuals working towards breaking their pattern of addiction. At Odyssey 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. OV is a dynamic and fast-growing organisation committed to excellence in service provision and innovation in responding to alcohol and other drugs use problems.

Role Purpose :

The Nurse (EN) contributes to the life of the program by assisting in the provision of clinical nursing services including supporting the withdrawal process and ensuring nursing assessments treatment and care are provided to residents.

As an Enrolled Nurse this dual role is responsible for enabling the operations of the medical office ensuring the provision of nursing assessment treatment and care to residents and to ensure that best practice clinical and health care processes are applied in the treatment of alcohol and drug addiction.

Key areas of focus :

• Clinical
• Program Development and Treatment Activities
• Networking
• Quality

Duties include but are not limited to

• Support residents through withdrawal process in non-medical environment
• Admissions reviewing and updating assessment information with resident documentation and verbal handover noting any current risks factors or concerns completing admission paperwork opening client data systems case management
• Discharges completing discharge paperwork organise external appointments and collaborate with external services such as GP lawyers police family Violence teams. Assessing documenting and handover of any risk factors or concerns on discharges ensuring handover
• Participating in clinical team meetings and communicating / liaising between clinical and medical staff regarding resident medical issues including :
  • Residents on key medications e.g. anti-psychotic anti-depressant strong pain management to ensure informed and coordinated care.
  • Providing relevant education and resources to residents and staff on a range of health topics e.g. Hepatitis C Diabetes sexually transmitted diseases.
  • Plan implement and / or facilitate other treatment activities such as communiqus and psychoeducation.
  • Adhering to professional and agency ethics and boundaries.
  • Assist in the supervision and collection of urine samples from residents

For a copy of the position description which outlines the full list of responsibilities please click HERE.

Who are WE looking for

To be successful in this role you must hold the below qualifications / experience

• Registration with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) as a Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse (Qualifications in Medication Endorsement if Enrolled Nurse).
• Cert IV in Alcohol or Other Drugs (or commitment to obtain one of these within 12 months of employment).
• refer to Appendix A
• Well-developed nursing skills including comprehensive assessment crisis intervention problem-solving conflict resolution decision-making goal setting case planning development monitoring and evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability to engage clients in dialogue and develop a therapeutic relationship.
• Excellent case management skills and the ability to work with difficult and demanding clients.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team be open to giving and receiving feedback and recognise and resolve interpersonal conflict.
• Ability to take initiative and capacity to work independently adapting to changing organisational needs.
• A comprehensive understanding of alcohol and drug substance abuse and an understanding of residential rehabilitation services.
• Strong organisational and highly developed interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) with a consultative approach to addressing issues.
• Ability to effectively liaise and communicate with a wide variety of agencies and individuals at various levels.

For a copy of the position description which outlines the full key selection criteria please click HERE.

Appendix A (AOD Competencies)

OV requires staff in clinical positions to have the following competencies (or their equivalent). Where people do not already have these competencies OV will invest in the staffs professional development by providing them through our registered training organisation (RTO).

The competencies required in the first 12 months of employment are :

• CHCAOD001 Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
• CHCAOD004 Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues
• CHCAOD006 Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues
• CHCAOD009 Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment plans

What we can give YOU!

In return we are committed to offering you an inclusive and transparent workplace culture where our people can develop to be their very best by :

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities to upskill your clinical capabilities.
• Providing work that is meaningful and challenging with career development opportunities.
• Providing career pathways across diverse OHV programs.
• Access to 24 / 7 counselling through our Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)
• Generous leave options such as 48 / 52 Purchase Leave Study Leave and Sabbaticals
• Flexible working arrangements such as monthly RDOs for full-timers ( arrangements will vary based on role requirements ).

In addition to the above staff will also be provided monthly Clinical Supervision sessions for professional development and personal wellbeing .

Application information

Please apply directly via our careers website (applications via external recruitment websites or via email will not be considered)

Applications should be addressed to Cristina Francioli and include your CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.

If you have any questions relating to the position please contact Cristina Francioli Program Manager Hope Centre on or.

We will be assessing applications on a rolling basis and suitable candidates will be shortlisted immediately. This role will close once a suitable candidate has been selected so please dont wait to apply!

Our commitment to diversity

Safety screening

OV is committed to child safety and is a child safe organisation. All OV employees must undergo Police Records and Working with Children Checks. Any person issued with a negative notice on their Working with Children Check will not be eligible for employment with us.

All Odyssey Victoria sites are smoke free for all employees.

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Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1