• Ongoing

• Part-time (0.4 to 0.6) FTE negotiable

• This role may be offered as a job share arrangement for 2 part-time appointments up to a total of 1 FTE.

About the role

The position supports the Senior Leader AOD Clinical Services with day-to-day clinical duties in operating a Residential Withdrawal Program (Nova House), Non-Residential Withdrawal (Home Base) and the Pharmacotherapy Clinic.

This clinical role provides a broad range of care and support responsibilities relating to service assessment, care and recovery planning, withdrawal treatment, opiate replacement treatment supports, and post-care coordination. The position works within a multidisciplinary team with primary focus on supporting persons with complex issues and choices related to their use of alcohol and other drugs.

This role may be offered as a job share arrangement for 2 part-time appointments up to a total of 1 FTE.

About Bendigo Community Health Services

Bendigo Community Health Services has cared for the health and wellbeing of the Bendigo community for 50 years. We employ more than 280 people across a broad range of services.

The success of BCHS starts with our staff, who have a high level of professionalism and dedication, allowing us to deliver quality services for the community, with a particular focus on vulnerable people.

Added benefits of working with BCHS include:

• Salary packaging
• Purchasing leave
• Study assistance
• Training programs
• Novated leasing

To successfully apply for this position, you will need:

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential

1. Registered Nurse Division 1 with current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and at least 1-year of relevant experience.
2. Demonstrated experience in working within a multidisciplinary team with the capacity or understanding of what is needed to coordinate daily operation of a residential program including rostering and team coordination.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of policy, evidence and practice as it relates to AOD Nursing, AOD Services, and Dual Diagnosis (Mental Health) clinical responses.
4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills demonstrating a capacity to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholder groups in achieving collaborative outcomes.
5. Commitment to the achievement of quality outcomes for clients, including demonstrated understanding of setting and delivering meaningful goals and their evaluation.
6. Demonstrated experience supporting teams and individuals to enhance skills and capabilities.
7. The ability to confidentially maintain accurate records in accordance with BCHS procedures with intermediate to high level skills in Microsoft Office programs.
8. Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills and the ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

Probity Checks

1. A current employee Working with Children Check
2. Driver’s Licence.
3. The successful applicant will be required to undertake and complete a Satisfactory National Police Check (Paid for by BCHS).

For further information about the position contact Amanda Gould on 5406 1500.

To view the position description please view the attachment below.

Bendigo Community Health Services encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities.

Applications will be acknowledged upon receipt. Applicants are requested to contact People and Culture on telephone 5406 1227 if an automatic acknowledgement has not been received.