Home-Based AOD Withdrawal Nurse — Part-Time

Uniting Victoria and Tasmania; Horsham; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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Discount at Uniting Early Learning

Up to 10 weeks parental leave

Free counselling (EAP)

Training and development opportunities

25% off at Uniting Op Shops

Job summary

Uniting Victoria and Tasmania Horsham is seeking an AOD Home-Based Withdrawal (HBW) Nurse to join our team and support people on their journey to recovery in a home-based, non-residential setting.

You will conduct clinical assessments, monitor withdrawal, assist with medication management, and coordinate care with GPs, hospital teams and mental health clinicians to deliver holistic, client-centred support outside hospital settings.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse Division 1 with current AHPRA registration.
• Certificate IV in AOD or have completed the core AOD competencies (or able to complete within the first 12 months of employment)
• Competencies in mental health dual diagnosis (or able to complete within the first 24 months of employment).
• Current Australian Drivers Licence
• Employees in clinical positions are required to maintain up to date first aid and CPR training.
• Minimum 2 years of experience or completion of a graduate year
• Preferred - experience delivering a range of counselling modalities and treatment to clients accessing non-residential withdrawal services
• Understanding and knowledge of the Alcohol and other drug sector and harm reduction methods and service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Conducting clinical assessments and monitoring withdrawal symptoms
• Supporting medication management and symptom stabilisation
• Coordinating care with GPs, hospital teams, and mental health clinicians
• Providing holistic, person-centred support for complex needs
• Ensuring safe, effective withdrawal management outside a hospital setting.

Skills

Registered Nurse

AOD

Mental health

Home-based care

First aid

Driver's licence

Education

Nursing degree / AHPRA registered

Certificate IV in AOD

Mental health competencies

Job description

Uniting Victoria and Tasmania Horsham is seeking an AOD Home-Based Withdrawal (HBW) Nurse to join our team and support people on their journey to recovery in a home-based, non-residential setting.

You will conduct clinical assessments, monitor withdrawal, assist with medication management, and coordinate care with GPs, hospital teams and mental health clinicians to deliver holistic, client-centred support outside hospital settings.