AOD Residential Nurse (RN) - Hope Centre
AOD Residential Nurse (RN) - Hope Centre
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AOD Residential Nurse (RN) Hope Centre
- PartTime (0.8 FTE) Permanent.
- Based at Bairnsdale.
- $53.31 per hour per annum plus super
- 17.5% annual leave loading and generous salary packaging options
- Progressive Workplace Flexibilityoptions that enable genuine work life balance
About Odyssey Victoria:
Odyssey Victoria (OV) is a place of hope and positive change for individuals working towards breaking their pattern of addiction. At Odyssey 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. OV is a dynamic and fastgrowing organisation committed to excellence in service provision and innovation in responding to alcohol and other drugs use problems.
Role Purpose:
The key purpose of the position is to support residents in residential treatment to establish healthier lifestyles free of problematic alcohol and drug use. The AOD Residential Nurse (RN) contributes to the life of the program by providing clinical nursing services including withdrawal related nursing interventions to clients within the Therapeutic Community (TC) environment.
Key areas of focus:
- Clinical Nursing Care
- Client Treatment
- Medical Clinical / Nursing Care Systems
- Teamwork
- Program Implementation
- Networks
Duties include but are not limited to
- Safely assist with routine pathology collection and provide effective wound care within scope of practice.
- Administer medication as prescribed and liaising with pharmacist.
- Monitor and communicate Urinary Drug Screen results to medical staff.
- Implement nursing assessments reminders and gather data as needed.
- Provide support and reassurance to residents; assessing triaging and responding to resident medical needs.
- Maintain medical stocks including all first aid kits used at the facility and offsite in vehicles and outings.
For a copy of the position description which outlines the full list of responsibilities please click HERE.
Who are WE looking for
To be successful in this role you must hold the below qualifications/experience
- Registration (current) with APHRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) as a Registered Nurse
- AOD competencies for Health Professionals or a commitment to obtain the competencies within 12 months of employment *(Refer Appendix A)
- Highly developed clinical nursing skills including comprehensive assessment crisis intervention therapeutic communication problem solving conflict resolution decision making goal setting case planning development monitoring and evaluation.
- Excellent case management and group management skills and the ability to work with complex and demanding residents.
- Demonstrated ability to engage residents in dialogue and develop a therapeutic relationship.
- An ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team open to giving and receiving feedback about self and the capacity to recognise and resolve interpersonal conflict.
- Experience in supervising enrolled and or student nurses.
- Demonstrated ability to engage in the process of creating acquiring and transferring knowledge to inform the organisational processes.
- Expertise: Demonstrated experience and knowledge of highquality therapeutic service delivery coupled with a strong theoretical and practice base in the principles of recovery and a commitment to community education and health promotion
- Planning and Organising: Ability to meet deadlines balance competing demands and to priorities work effectively. Capacity to continuously review and make responsive changes where needed to ensure a high standard of service delivery. Ability to meet requirements of funding sources and provide data as necessary.
- Demonstrated Capabilities: Ability to manage relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders. Highly developed judgement decisionmaking conflict resolution representation and analytical skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated experience in preparing and presenting reports briefings and correspondence.
For a copy of the position description which outlines the full key selection criteria please click HERE.
*Appendix A (AOD Competencies)
OV requires staff in clinical positions to have the following competencies (or their equivalent). Where people do not already have these competencies OV will invest in the staffs professional development by providing them through our registered training organisation (RTO).
The competencies required in the first 12 months of employment are:
- CHCAOD001 Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
- CHCAOD004 Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues
- CHCAOD006 Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues
- CHCAOD009 Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment plans
What we can give YOU!
In return we are committed to offering you aninclusive and transparent workplace culturewhere our people can develop to be their very best by:
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities to upskill your clinical capabilities.
- Providing work that is meaningful and challenging with career development opportunities through project and secondment opportunities and succession planning
- Providing career pathways across diverse OHV programs.
- Access to 24/7 counselling through our Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)
- Generous leave options such as 48/52 Purchase Leave Study Leave and Sabbaticals
- Flexible working arrangements such as monthly RDOs for fulltimers (arrangements will vary based on role requirements).
In addition to the above staff will also be provided monthly Clinical Supervision sessions for professional development and personal wellbeing.
Application information
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 or
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 so please dont wait to apply!
Our commitment to diversity
Safety screening
OV is committed to child safety and is a child safe organisation. All OV 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.
Mandatory COVID vaccinations
In line with OVs Mandatory Vaccination Policy all Odyssey Victoria staff are required to hold Fully Vaccinated (Boosted) status having also received the Booster of this minimum of three (3) COVID19 vaccinations will be requested during the onboarding process and offers will be rescinded where such evidence cannot be provided.
All Odyssey Victoria sites are smoke free for all employees.
Employment Type
Full-Time
