Registered Nurse - 24 / 7 AOD Rehabilitation Facility

Windana; Mississippi Mills; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare organization in Pakenham is seeking a Registered Nurse for their 24/7 AOD Rehabilitation Facility. The ideal candidate will lead a small Nursing team, manage client care, and possess strong interpersonal skills. A Bachelor’s degree in nursing and current RN registration are required. This role offers professional development opportunities and support for qualifications, aiming to enhance healthcare service in the community.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

EAP services

Generous salary packaging

Qualifications

• Understanding of AOD service navigation with complex needs.
• Knowledge of contemporary standards in AOD context.
• Willingness to complete an AOD Skillset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Nursing team operations.
• Conduct nursing risk assessments.
• Maintain client documentation and case notes.

Skills

Experience in alcohol and drug sector

Clinical supervision

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Current registration as Registered Nurse

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse - 24 / 7 AOD Rehabilitation Facility

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Job Type : Full-time

Location : Pakenham

Job Category : Alcohol and Other Drugs,Nursing

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the day-to-day operations of the Nursing team at Maryknoll Therapeutic Community.
• Mentor and develop a small team of four / five Enrolled Nurses and enhance their knowledge through peer consult and training.
• Attend GP appointments with clients and ensure clients understand their health needs.
• Liaise with GP pre / post admission and any other allied health professionals as required.
• Contribute and participate in admissions, intake and discharge review and process, with reference to Physical Health and Mental Health as Life Domains.
• Conduct nursing risk assessments, noting any pre-existing medical conditions and their treatment plan and monitor these conditions throughout the residents\' stay.
• Maintain comprehensive client documentation and case notes, ensuring accuracy and compliance and capturing relevant details for analysis. Administer medications according to the prescriptions and orders on the medication charts, observing the clinical features and ensuring the medications are having the desired effect.
• Evaluate responses to treatment and report to the treating doctor or registered nurse, any new information, changes in condition, or concerns regarding vital signs and withdrawal symptoms, which might indicate the need for a review of the treatment plan.
• Contribute to the development of client individual treatment and recovery plans, involving nominated significant others and family where relevant.
• Support the client to manage problematic emotional difficulties and teaching and role modelling coping strategies to manage distress.

What We're Looking For

• Demonstrated experience working within the alcohol and drug sector, mental health or other primary health care environment with an understanding of AOD service navigation with complex needs.
• Experience in conducting drug and alcohol withdrawal and physical assessments.
• Knowledge of contemporary standards and evidence-based practice and interventions in AOD context.
• Excellent people management skills with proven ability to provide clinical supervision.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a natural ability to communicate effectively to a diverse group of people.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing & current registration as Registered Nurse (Division 1) within the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Ideally a Certificate IV in AOD or willingness to complete an AOD Skillset.

Join Our Team

Join our team to contribute to our life-changing work.

Windana is committed to child safety and a valid Working with Children Check and Police Check are required for this position. Windana values and celebrates diversity and inclusion and is an equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and life experience to apply. Our aim is to build a team that closely reflects the diversity of the people and communities we work with.

Our People Are Integral To The Work We Do, And We Pride Ourselves On Providing Our Team Opportunities To Contribute, Grow And Thrive

Benefits & Development

• Grow through professional and personal development opportunities. We offer regular supervision, goal-setting and individual development plans so you can grow your skills and practice. We also have study leave options, support for obtaining qualifications, career opportunities through secondments, our Leadership Network and our Training & Development team that supports the sector.
• Thrive with a variety of benefits to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. We offer additional leave days, a broad range of EAP services, generous salary packaging entitlements and more!

Windana is committed to child safety and a valid Working with Children Check and Police Check are required for this position.