Applications close: COB Thursday 19th September 2024
Generous Salary Packaging 5 Weeks Annual Leave Fixed term until June 2025 Full time (76 hours per fortnight) Remuneration: Registered Nurses level dependent on qualifications and experience + 11.5% Employer superannuation
AHPRA registration required About the position The purpose of the position is to reduce the harms associated with problematic substance use in the community, engaging young people aged 12-21 in public settings, completing assessments, and providing AOD information, brief interventions, and health promotion.
This position is supported by the direct manager with collegial support from YSAS primary health staff and works closely with YSAS General Practitioners, community General Practitioners, and Day Program staff.
Integral to this role is a willingness to participate in pro-active engagement with young people in the community to promote their access to health services.
This may involve some after-hours work.
Key Selection Criteria: Experience working as a registered nurse, including experience in conducting comprehensive health assessments. Experience in the delivery of clinical interventions, brief interventions, or health-promoting programs within the scope of practice for young people. Understanding of the principles and practice of harm minimisation-oriented treatment and prevention interventions in the alcohol and drug field. Knowledge and understanding of adolescent development issues and common presenting health needs of young people. Knowledge of the drug treatment system, pharmacotherapies, withdrawal symptomology and management, and drug interactions. Please note: Service delivery aspects of the role may be modified to comply with Victorian Government COVID-19 guidelines. As part of our Employment screening process, you will be required to undertake a National Criminal History check and have a current Working with Children Check. You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position. Further Enquiries: For a confidential discussion about the position, please contact Maggie Hamilton, Community Manager, on regarding the role of Nurse – Recruitment Ref.
Number 081_2024.
YSAS is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.
YSAS has a zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to the provision of a child-safe organisation.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
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