Nursing - Psych, Forensic & Correctional Health (Healthcare & Medical)
Full time
Salary: $53 - $56 per hour plus Super and Salary Packaging
Lives Lived Well offers a variety of community and residential Alcohol and Other Drug programs throughout Queensland, New South Wales, and South Australia, helping thousands of people every year to navigate AOD related challenges and move forward in life.
A new 28-bed residential rehabilitation centre is opening in Bundaberg. This facility will provide withdrawal support and residential rehabilitation services in a safe and supportive environment, aimed at promoting lasting change.
The service will be operational in February 2025, so the preferred start date for this role is mid-January 2025 (with some flexibility offered).
As an experienced or newly graduated Registered Nurse, you will have a keen interest in the AOD and/or Mental Health sectors and be dedicated to the "whole person" care approach.
Our nurses work as part of a multi-disciplinary team including Treatment Facilitators, Support Workers, and external stakeholders, so being a team player with the ability to develop and maintain relationships is essential.
We have several vacancies for part-time and full-time nurses. The withdrawal service operates on a 24/7 basis, so you will need to be flexible and comfortable working morning, afternoon, and night shifts. There will also be some crossover in the residential facility, delivering group sessions to support our holistic care methodology.
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical assessments and effective nursing interventions including GP referrals and liaising with pharmacists Providing intake support and transition of clients into the Residential service including assessment and development of care and transition plans Medication management including documentation and governance Managing regular Nurse Clinics including client check-ups and medication review Ability to deliver group sessions, engage clients in counselling conversations, and retain them in treatment Understanding of Aged Care legislation Minimum Requirements:
You will need to have a tertiary qualification in Nursing and hold current AHPRA registration.
Coupled with your clinical skill set, you will also have:
An understanding of how Residential Care works and be comfortable in this environment, which can include challenging situations Excellent rapport building skills A genuine dedication to helping people reduce their substance use A flexible, open, and engaging approach Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively An inclusive attitude and a background working with diverse groups Good computer skills and ability to manage administrative tasks Benefits of Working with Us:
Options for full and part-time hours, working across a 24/7 roster Salary packaging options up to $15,900 per year Wellspring Discounts for everyday items Regular clinical supervision and support Applications close on Friday 29th November 2024 at 5.00pm, however, we will be conducting interviews throughout the process and may close applications early.
Lives Lived Well is an equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applications from a diverse range of social, cultural and gender backgrounds that reflect our community including First Nations People.
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