Windana Drug and Alcohol Recovery Inc. is a leading Victorian-based drug and alcohol treatment organisation.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping people rebuild their lives in a safe, caring environment, supporting our clients wherever they are in the recovery process.

The Role

The Registered Nurse really makes a difference in the non-residential withdrawal space through applying their comprehensive clinical practice to provide safe, high-quality assessment and management of clients seeking to reduce or cease problematic drug and alcohol use whilst remaining in their own home environment. The services are provided to clients that are low risk and have an identified support worker and stable accommodation. The Non-residential Withdrawal Nurse works in collaboration with the Nurse Practitioner and the clients’ usual GP.

To find out more about the role, refer to the Position Description below.

To be successful in this role you will have

• Registered Nurse Division 1 or Enrolled Nurse
• Current APHRA Registration as Registered Nurse Division 1 or Enrolled Nurse

• Sound knowledge of the clinical manifestations of drug and alcohol withdrawal and clinical assessment tools used to measure progress in withdrawal
• Ability to prioritise the needs of the client and develop wholistic, culturally appropriate, trauma informed treatment plans incorporating co-morbid mental illness and drug & alcohol issues
• Ability to establish rapport with a range of stakeholders including clients, families, staff, and external service providers

• Competent in both written and verbal communication and organisational and time management skills

Desirable Skills & Competencies

• Previous experience working with clients with problematic alcohol, drug, or mental health issues
• Post graduate qualification in mental health or addiction
• Experience in the use of client record management systems, for example, Mastercare, Redicase or similar.

Salary will be $85,000 per annum.

Your qualifications will include

• Registered Nurse Division 1
• Current APHRA Registration as Registered Nurse Division 1 endorsed

Benefits

• Generous Salary packaging options
• Flexible working arrangements, no shift work or weekend work
• Clinical supervision and mentoring with experienced staff

Enquiries

If you have any queries, please contact Sandra Hocking via email at [email protected] using the subject line: Registered Nurse - Geelong enquiry via EthicalJobs for a confidential discussion.

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged.

Additional requirements

A valid Working with Children Check is mandatory for this position and a police check will be administered for preferred candidates. We are a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer.

Windana adheres to Government mandates in relation to COVID-19