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Job Description
Job Description:
Fitzroy location
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Full time Maternity Leave position until 28/8/2026
About the Role
This position is a blend of two roles funded under Department of the first instance the weekend component of this position is designed to improve capacity to respond to alcohol and other drug presentations to the ED and aims:
To extend the provision of specialist AOD coverage in ED & DoAM Consultation and Liaison clients located throughout the hospital.
To improve linkages across SVHM departments involved in providing services to clients with AOD issues.
Implementation of the AOD screening tool in ED
To facilitate referrals to appropriate community based services.
Provide AOD education and training within the emergency department
In addition the position will coordinate the access to and follow-up for clients who are being considered for or receiving care under Severe Substance Dependent Treatment Act (SSDTA).
Classifications for this position will range from NO1 - NO2.
Your Contribution
A qualification in or equivalent:
Nurse Practitioner APHRA endorsed and registration which meets the registration requirements of the Nurses Board of Victoria in Division 1 or 3. A minimum of 5 years clinical experience preferably in the AOD or related sector.
Experience in Addiction Medicine and /or related fields
Working knowledge of the SSDTA and the Victorian AOD service sector
Work closely with the Access and Engagement Coordinator at Depaul House Residential Withdrawal unit to ensure that SSDTA clients are supported and managed optimally during their residential withdrawal stay.
Current National criminal history check or willing to obtain
What we Offer
A focus on wellbeing initiatives with regular events and programs
Confidential solutions-focused employee counselling
A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)
Salary Packaging Increase your take home pay!
In the heart of Fitzroy CBD at our doorstep close to some of Melbournes best cafes public transport and lots of carparks
Culture of continuous improvement
About The Department of Addiction Medicine (DoAM)
The Department of Addiction Medicine at St. Vincents (which includes De Paul House withdrawal unit) is one of Australias leading centers for the medical treatment of drug or alcohol addiction. The work includes direct patient treatment research education/training and policy development. Our multidisciplinary team includes doctors nurses social workers and specialist counsellors and our treatment services encompass both acute withdrawal and long term management using state-of-the-art methods and facilities. We have a strong culture of education training and teaching from undergraduate students to senior clinicians across a wide range of professional disciplines.
This DoAM Nurse Practitioner (NP) role is based within the Emergency Dept. on weekends and at DoAM outpatients the other three days. It will have a strong collaborative and practical connection to Complex Care: Psychosocial Team (ALERT) which sits under HIP and is located within the Emergency addition this NP position will work closely with the ED Mental Health & Alcohol & other drugs (AOD) Hub & the DoAM CL team.
Working at St Vincents
St Vincents Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion Justice Integrity and Excellence.
Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
Closing Date:
10 September 2025 11:59pmReconciliation Action Plan:
At St Vincents we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming safe equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information visit https:// or get in contact at
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Employment Type
Full-Time
