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Enrolled Nurse - Triple Care Farm - Robertson

Mission Australia
  • 8 Hour Casual Shifts
  • Days / Afternoon and Night Shifts
  • $45.29 to $48.62 per hour plus penalty rates
  • Location: Robertson NSW | Triple Care Farm
  • Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need

Life at Mission Australia

When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we stand together with anyone who needs us, for as long as they need us. Find out more about us and our purpose.

Your Opportunity

The Withdrawal Unit at Triple Care Farm provides a 10-bed residential drug and alcohol program for young people aged between 16-24 years. The detox program is maximum of 28 days and integrates medical support with a psychosocial rehabilitation. This program also includes up to six months aftercare support upon program completion.

You will provide holistic nursing care support to young people in a safe and supportive environment. You will work within a plan of care under the supervision and direction of the Registered Nurse.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

  • Drive and sustain the delivery of high quality nursing care with the nursing team
  • Follow the nursing care plan in delivering direct care activities for residents
  • Support the Registered Nurse in actioning resident care interventions
  • Assist in referrals of severe and complex withdrawals/emergencies to NSW Health
  • Observe participant's progress, issues of concern or changes in treatment needs
  • Document all Resident responses to direct care/assistance given
  • Maintain the appearance and function of equipment such within the detox unit
  • Assist in the collection of clinical data as allocated by a Registered Nurse
  • Ensure the maintenance of relevant medication records, case notes, progress notes or documentation for every young person participation

Requirements for Success

  • AHPRA Registration as an Enrolled Nurse
  • NSW Driver's License and current First Aid Certificate
  • Relevant experience within a similar environment in the AOD field is desirable
  • Familiarity with and confidence in working within a harm minimisation and trauma informed framework
  • A passion for working with young people

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.

Our culture

Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.

We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you're skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.

If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email [email protected] or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.

Find out more about a career with Mission Australia.

Your benefits

  • Rewarding work - every day you know you're making a real difference
  • Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support
  • Volunteering opportunities
  • Extra leave available including an additional public holiday, additional annual leave day on your work anniversary and the opportunity to purchase further annual leave.

How to Apply

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As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer, we will respond to your application.

Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you

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