Job Summary
- $96,031.78 per annum plus super
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 15th Mar 2024
- Regional VIC > Bairnsdale
Our values are: Honesty Trust Respect Concern Love
Odyssey House Victoria (OHV) is a place of hope and positive change for individuals working towards breaking their pattern of addiction. At Odyssey House we believe that every person should have the opportunity to change and grow.
Our diverse teams work with individuals, families, and communities to reduce alcohol and other drug (AOD) use, improve mental health, and reconnect people to their family and the community.
OHV is a dynamic and fast-growing organisation committed to excellence in service provision and innovation in responding to alcohol and other drugs use problems.
The Hope Centre is one of three residential rehabilitation facilities operated by Odyssey House Victoria. Using a therapeutic community model, the program offers a holistic treatment experience for those seeking help for problematic drug or alcohol use. To enhance individual motivation for change, the Therapeutic Community combines meaningful work and recreational activities, with therapeutic group work and skills development, in a physically and psychologically safe environment.
We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to support our new residential withdrawal service through the application of related nursing interventions to clients within our Therapeutic Community at Hope Centre!
You will work within a multidisciplinary team and be responsible for the medical management of our client’s alcohol or other drug withdrawal.
You will be required to apply your knowledge and expertise on medication management, opiate assisted therapy (OAT) and other nursing interventions to improve our client’s health status.
For a copy of the position description which outlines the full list of responsibilities, please click HERE.
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We are looking for an individual who can apply best practice clinical and health care processes in the treatment of alcohol and drug addiction.
For a copy of the position description which outlines the full key selection criteria, please click HERE.
In return we are committed to offering you an inclusive and transparent workplace culture where our people can develop to be their very best by:
In addition to the above, staff will also be provided monthly Clinical Supervision sessions for professional development and personal wellbeing.
Please apply directly via our careers website (applications via external recruitment websites or via email will not be considered).
Applications should be addressed to Cristina Francioli and include your CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.
If you have any questions relating to the position, please contact Cristina Francioli, Program Manager – Hope Centre, on 0460 765 223 or [email protected], using the subject line: Residential Withdrawal Nurse - Bairnsdale enquiry via EthicalJobs.
We will be assessing applications on a rolling basis and suitable candidates will be shortlisted immediately. This role will close once a suitable candidate has been selected which may be prior to the application deadline, so please don’t wait to apply!
At OHV we value diversity and believe that a range of backgrounds brings a variety of ideas, perspectives and experiences that will enhance our effectiveness. We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions by encouraging people with disability, Aboriginal Australians, LGBTQIA, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.
OHV is committed to child safety and is a child safe organisation. All OHV employees must undergo Police Records and Working with Children Checks. Any person issued with a negative notice on their Working with Children Check will not be eligible for employment with us.
In line with OHV's Mandatory Vaccination Policy, all Odyssey House Victoria staff are required to hold Fully Vaccinated (Boosted) status, having also received the Booster Vaccination. Evidence of this minimum of three (3) COVID-19 vaccinations will be requested during the onboarding process and offers will be rescinded where such evidence cannot be provided.
All Odyssey House Victoria sites are smoke free for all employees.