Registered Nurse
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9 days ago
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Job Summary
- Provide care and support to people on their journey to achieve alcohol and drug withdrawal.
- RN Grade 3A increase your take-home pay with up to $15900 in salary packaging benefits.
- Part-time ongoing roles based in our Ivanhoe Residential Withdrawal Unit.
About the opportunity
This is a great opportunity for a values-driven nurse to provide care and support to people on their journey to achieve alcohol and drug withdrawal in our Residential Withdrawal Unit in Ivanhoe.
You will be part of a strong multidisciplinary team supporting consumers with a holistic approach to assessment planning and care. Our clients are ambulant and can manage their personal care.
During business hours you will report to the Senior Registered Nurse on shift. When working outside these hours you will have the confidence and experience to oversee the team and clinical decision making.
Whats on offer.
You will work rotating rostered shifts over the full 24-hour period. Talk to us about what part-time looks like for you and well do our best to support you.
In addition to Registered Nurse Grade 3A rates and superannuation youll also receive 17.5% leave loading and an ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15900 in salary packaging benefits.
There is also the option to increase your annual leave entitlements through our purchase leave program.
You will have access to paid parental leave for up to 10 weeks and can receive a 10% discounton the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning service or centre.
About you
You will ideally have solid experience working as a Registered Nurse in a Drug and Alcohol or Mental Health inpatient or custodial setting. Most importantly you have a track record working with clients with problematic drug and/or alcohol use in a calm empathetic and non-judgmental manner.
You will also bring with you:
- Ability to communicate in a non-confrontational way and provide emotional support to individuals going through the difficult process of withdrawal.
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment with many variables being able to think critically problem solve and make informed decisions.
- Relevant Tertiary Qualification in Nursing and registration with AHPRA as a Division 1 Registered Nurse
- Competency in dual diagnosis (or willingness to complete within the first 24 months of employment)
View the full position description here
How to apply
Click APPLY to submit your interest and well be in touch shortly. Well be reviewing applications as they come through as were keen to engage with someone.
If youd like to know more or arrange an informal tour please contact Rose McCrohan Manager on(during business hours) or
About Uniting
At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.
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.
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Catheterization
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
About Company
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