Are you passionate about supporting your community?

The role you could play

We are seeking a dedicated AOD Registered Nurse! You will provide nursing support and care for clients of the Geelong Withdrawal Unit and support clients seeking to recover from addiction.

This position works within a team consisting AOD Support Workers, AOD Case Workers, Counsellors, Intake and Assessment Workers, Care and Recovery Coordinators, Group Facilitators, AOD Aftercare Case Workers, Administration staff, Chaplains, AOD Team Leader, Nursing Team Leader and AOD Service Manager.

Duties

• Clients are welcomed into the programme, are fully aware of their treatment plan and inducted into the programme.
• Clients are provided with their withdrawal medication in a respectful fashion and in accordance with their medication chart and clinical observations are carried out and accurately reported.
• Clients are actively encouraged to participate in the programme where activities are monitored and clearly communicated at handover meetings.
• Professional, respectful and collaborative relationship is maintained with AOD Support staff and any risks to clients, staff and TSA are identified and brought to the attention of the Nursing Coordinator as soon as is possible.
• Appropriate preventative action is taken to address workplace hazards as per TSA procedure
• Service gaps when identified are made known to the Nursing Coordinator

​This is a permanent part-time/full time position, 22.8- 38 hours per week, based in Barwon, VIC. Salary and conditions are in accordance with Registered Nurse Award.

The ideal candidate will have

• Degree or equivalent in Nursing and a current Div 1 Certificate
• Cert IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs Competencies CHCAOD 2C, 6B, 8C, 9C AND 10A
• AHPRA Registration
• Clinical nursing and assessment skills and an understanding of professional nursing issues
• Practical experience in AOD sector service delivery, with an understanding of addictive behaviour and drugs, both illicit and licit
• Implement Poisons Control Plan
• Adhere to requirements in relation to medication regimes and related documentation
• Skills in managing challenging behaviours

Benefits working with The Salvation Army

As a registered NFP we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as;

• Flexible / hybrid WFH conditions
• NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650)
• Health, fitness, financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits;
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service;
• Opportunity for career development;
• Paid parental leave - 12 weeks
• Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
• Up to 5 days paid leave per year to 'volunteer' in a TSA program or activity
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.