• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of youth affected by AOD issues
• Be part of an inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional workers
• Part Time (0.4 FTE) Ongoing role

About the opportunity  

Uniting Vic.Tas together with our partners: Gippsland and East Gippsland Aboriginal Co-operative (GEGAC) are seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our Traralgon Youth AOD Residential Rehabilitation program.

Working in a part-time capacity as Nurse Practitioner, you will actively support the clients to achieve alcohol and drug withdrawal, in collaboration with the Registered Nurse (RN) and Youth Alcohol and Drug Support Workers on shift. You will follow the client through from the referral, attend clinical review and provide clinical expertise surrounding a safe admission, as well as liaising with the intake worker for a smooth transition into residential withdrawal, followed by residential rehabilitation.

The role will also be responsible for writing scripts for the young people and documenting this in the provided medication charts. The role will also provide mentorship and leadership to other RN/Enrolled Nurses that are within the program. 

View the position description here.

What’s on offer

Investment in your career through ongoing professional development. We’re willing to invest in your development with dedicated training for the successful candidate.

An opportunity to be involved in project opportunities across the broader AOD, MH & Carer Services division.

Autonomy and ownership of the role to really make a mark. Supported by situational leadership that adapts to meet your needs and guide you where necessary.

In addition to receiving an hourly rate of $67.76 + superannuation, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading and access to the full $15,900 salary packaging benefits. There is also an option for additional purchased leave to increase your annual leave entitlements.

About you

To be successful in the role, the ideal candidate will have:

• Completed Master of Nurse Practitioner qualification or equivalent NMBA approved qualification which includes an approved Therapeutic Medication Module
• Current APHRA Registration and Endorsement
• DHHS medication provider number
• Medicare and PBS & MBS approval
• Completed relevant training required to prescribe opioid substitution pharmacotherapy for opioid dependent clients
• Sound knowledge of the clinical manifestations of drug and alcohol withdrawal and clinical assessment tools used to measure progress in withdrawal

How to Apply

Click APPLY NOW to submit your interest and we’ll be in touch shortly. We’ll be reviewing applications as they come through as we’re keen to engage with someone.

If you have questions about the opportunity, please contact Sarah Drager –Manager, Gippsland Youth AOD Residential Rehab, via email – [email protected], using the subject line: Nurse Practitioner enquiry via EthicalJobs.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: vt.uniting.org 

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.