23/07/2025
The Registered Nurse (Div1) contributes to the provision of a safe and hospitable environment for clients voluntarily seeking withdrawal from the chronic use of alcohol and/or other drugs by actively supporting clients to achieve their individual treatment plans including drug withdrawal, in collaboration with the Director of Nursing, counsellors and support workers. The normal acute case load is 2-4 Clients. Other duties include providing general nursing support to rehabilitation clients on an as needs basis.
Flexible rostering maybe available.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
Provision of treatment services
• Provide high quality engagement, assessment, treatment and support services to individuals and their families, using best practice principles including Family Inclusive Practice and Dual Diagnosis Principles.
• Carry out the admission and ongoing clinical monitoring and observation of clients, in consultation with authorised prescribers to ensure the delivery of safe, prompt, appropriate and efficient clinical service.
• Manage the administration of medically prescribed drugs, in accordance with the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act 1981, and Habitat Poisons control plan and as directed by authorised prescribers.
• Adhere to the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Councils National competency standards for the Registered Nurse. http://www.ahpra.gov.au/
• Undertake other elements of discharge planning including harm reduction strategies, overdose prevention and education strategies.
• Inform the Director of Nursing and other staff where appropriate, of relevant interactions and communications with clients, and document in client records as appropriate.
• After hours, notify on-call of appropriate clinical emergencies.
• Provide counselling and support to clients as appropriate to assist in the achievement of identified treatment goals and conduct groups if required.
• Participate actively in the day-to-day administration of withdrawal services to ensure the efficient operation of the service.
• Develop and deliver a range of supports for clients encompassing the broad bio-psychosocial spectrum and case management as required, in liaison with other staff. Participate in Program Development and Review
• Identify program and staff issues as they arise and assist the Director of Nursing in addressing these issues.
All applicants must have excellent communication skills and knowledge of MS Office software.
Hours are flexible and you would be employed on a part-time or casual basis with a probationary period leading to secure employment..
Part-time/Casual nursing shift positions with small client base at a private hospital. Rewarding work assisting in AOD field. Small team.
