Non-Residential Withdrawal Nurse
- Provide holistic and effective Withdrawal Nursing care to individuals with substance use issues.
- Conduct nursing assessments, interventions, and care coordination.
- Work within a multi-disciplinary team to support clients with complex health needs.
- Part time up to 60.80 hours per fortnight
- Fixed term contract: Parental leave cover to 23 April 2027
- Attractive salary packaging
- Culture that supports work-life balance
About Sunraysia Community Health Services
Sunraysia Community Health Services (SCHS) is a leading not-for-profit community health organisation dedicated to improving health and wellbeing outcomes across our region. We provide primary and preventive health services to individuals and families who may be at risk of poor health outcomes or experience barriers to accessing care.
At SCHS, we recognise the significant impact that the Social Determinants of Health have on the lives of our community members and are committed to addressing health inequities through a client-centred, relationship-based model of care. Our approach focuses on care coordination, working alongside consumers, families, and communities to understand their unique circumstances and support health and wellbeing within the context of their everyday lives. Through collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to community, SCHS strives to create healthier, more connected communities.
Learn more about the benefits of working at SCHS
Why work with us
- We offer a place where you know you are contributing to an organisation committed to helping others
- We have some great talent who are happy to share their experience and skills to help you on your way
- Salary packaging up to $15,900 per year to increase your take home pay, plus additional meals and accommodation salary packaging available up to $2,650 per year.
- Professional development opportunities
- Modern facilities
- Free Flu vaccinations
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The Role
The purpose of this position is to provide holistic and effective Withdrawal Nursing care to individuals with substance use issues within the community health environment such as their own home.
This includes the provision of nursing assessments, intervention and care to clients with substance misuse problems. Including withdrawal, replacement therapies, harm minimisation care, physical health assessments and care co-ordination, Blood Borne virus, sexual health, wound care, safer sex and other appropriate health and social issues.
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
- Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as an RN
- Demonstrated skills in assessment, formulation, case planning and treatment for clients with substance use issues.
- Demonstrated experience working with clients who have complex health and/or social needs.
- Demonstrated experience in operating within a Dual Diagnosis model of care. .
- Sound understanding of Harm minimisation principles, particularly as they apply to Holistic Nursing care.
- Demonstrated ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and contribute to the development and attainment of team goals.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively without direct supervision.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Jennifer Hibell, Program Manager, Family Safety and Community Wellbeing on 0488 534 151 or jhibell@schs.com.au.
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