Compassionate RN for Recovery & Withdrawal Care (Casual)

The Salvation Army (SA) Property Trust atf Social Work; Geelong; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Meal entertainment benefit

EAP

Training and development

Indigenous supports

Job summary

The Salvation Army Geelong Withdrawal Unit is hiring Registered Nurses for on-site casual shifts to provide high-quality clinical care in a residential medicated withdrawal setting. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to support clients through recovery, with emphasis on safety, documentation and person-centred care.

Essential qualifications include AHPRA registration and a nursing degree, plus AOD competencies.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1).
• Nursing degree or equivalent qualification.
• Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs Competencies (CHCAOD 2C, 6B, 8C, 9C and 10A).
• Demonstrated ability to manage challenging and complex client behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Administer withdrawal medications safely and in accordance with medication charts.
• Conduct clinical observations and accurately document outcomes.
• Support client admissions, discharges and treatment planning.
• Respond to immediate health concerns and crisis situations.
• Build trusting and therapeutic relationships with clients.
• Liaise with Police, Ambulance Victoria and other healthcare professionals.
• Support clients to actively engage in their recovery program.
• Identify and manage risks while promoting a safe environment for clients and staff.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Nursing degree

AOD competencies

Communication skills

Clinical assessment

Addiction knowledge

Crisis response

Dual diagnosis experience

Interpersonal skills

Cultural safety

Driver's licence

Working with Children Check

Education

Nursing degree or equivalent

Job description

The Salvation Army Geelong Withdrawal Unit is hiring Registered Nurses for on-site casual shifts to provide high-quality clinical care in a residential medicated withdrawal setting. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to support clients through recovery, with emphasis on safety, documentation and person-centred care.

Essential qualifications include AHPRA registration and a nursing degree, plus AOD competencies.