Senior Registered Nurse

Uniting Victoria and Tasmania; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to 15,900 AUD

17.5% leave loading

Parental leave (up to 10 weeks)

Childcare subsidy discount

Purchase leave program

Job summary

Uniting Victoria and Tasmania in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Registered Nurse for Curran Place, a 16-bed inpatient withdrawal unit in Ivanhoe. You will provide clinical leadership and support the Nurse Unit Manager in daily operations to ensure safe withdrawal treatment for adults with alcohol and other drug dependence, including mothers with babies.

The role requires current Victorian registration (Division 1 or 3) and experience in AOD care, with capability in rotating shifts and

Qualifications

• Current Victorian Registration as a Division 1 or Division 3 Nurse.
• Qualification in Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) or dual diagnosis.
• Experience supporting people with alcohol and/or drug use issues.
• Knowledge of alcohol and other drug treatment interventions.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day clinical and operational management of the inpatient withdrawal service.
• Provide clinical leadership, guidance and supervision to nursing staff.
• Ensure a safe, welcoming, recovery-focused environment for consumers.
• Assist with complex clinical decision-making, service coordination and stakeholder liaison.
• Contribute to service planning and continuous improvement of care delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing leadership

Rotation shifts

Education

Victorian Registration as Division 1 or Division 3 Nurse

AOD/dual diagnosis qualification

Job description

Uniting Victoria and Tasmania – Melbourne VIC

Nursing to Aged Care (Healthcare and Medical)

Nursing

Leadership

Criminal History Check

Provide care and support to people on their journey to achieve alcohol and drug withdrawal.

Increase your take-home pay with up to 15,900 in salary packaging benefits.

Part-time ongoing roles based in our Ivanhoe Residential Withdrawal Unit.

Your new role

The Senior Registered Nurse at Curran Place, a 16-bed inpatient withdrawal unit in Ivanhoe, provides clinical leadership and supports the Nurse Unit Manager in the day-to-day operation of the service. Working collaboratively with medical practitioners, nurse practitioners, and multidisciplinary staff, the role ensures the safe and effective delivery of withdrawal treatment for adults, including mothers with their babies, experiencing alcohol and other drug dependence.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the day-to-day clinical and operational management of the inpatient withdrawal service.
• Providing clinical leadership, guidance, and supervision to nursing staff.
• Ensuring a safe, welcoming, and recovery-focused environment for consumers.
• Assisting with complex clinical decision-making, service coordination, and stakeholder liaison.
• Contributing to service planning and the continuous improvement of care delivery.

What’s on offer.

You will work rotating rostered shifts over the full 24-hour period. Talk to us about what part-time looks like for you, and we’ll do our best to support you.

In addition to pay rate and superannuation, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading and an ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to 15,900 in salary packaging benefits.

There is also the option to increase your annual leave entitlements through our purchase leave program.

You will have access to paid parental leave for up to 10 weeks and can receive a 10% discount on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning service or centre.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will be a registered Division 1 or Division 3 Nurse with a passion for delivering high-quality care to people experiencing alcohol and other drug (AOD) issues. You will bring strong clinical judgement, leadership capability, and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic, rotating shift environment.

Essential qualifications and experience:

• Current Victorian Registration as a Division 1 or Division 3 Nurse.
• Competencies in dual diagnosis or a qualification in an Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) or drug dependency-related field.
• Previous experience supporting people experiencing problematic alcohol and/or other drug use.
• Knowledge of alcohol and other drug treatment interventions.
• Experience managing complex consumer behaviours.
• Understanding of the demands of working within a rotating shift environment.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, skills, and training.

About Uniting: At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.