Registered Nurse Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD)
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Job Summary
- Max Term Part Time 22.8 hours/ week 1-year Contract
- Location: Camperdown NSW
- Salary: $54449 Super NFP salary packaging benefits
- Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need
Life at Mission Australia
When you join the team at Mission Australia you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values we stand together with anyone who needs us for as long as they need us. Find out moreabout usandour purpose.
Your Opportunity
Are you a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals affected by alcohol and other drug use
We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our team delivering evidence-based person-centred care that supports clients to achieve improved health wellbeing and social outcomes.
As a Registered Nurse you will play a pivotal role in reducing alcohol and other drug-related harm through comprehensive clinical care and holistic support.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
- Conducting comprehensive health assessments and developing and implementing individualised care plans
- Providing case management and ongoing monitoring
- Delivering brief therapeutic interventions and health education
- Supporting clients across in-house outreach and telehealth settings
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and external stakeholders to provide holistic care
- Participate in supervision team meetings network meetings program events and service development activities
- Maintain accurate case notes assessments and complete program reports and outcome measures for funding and evaluation purposes
- Ensure services are delivered in safe respectful and protected environments
Requirements for Success
- Bachelor of Nursing with current AHPRA registration
- Extensive knowledge of AOD services mental health and substance use treatments
- Ability to respond effectively to complex needs and mental health crisis
- Commitment to trauma-informed person-centered practice
- Excellent communication collaboration and relationship building skills
- Passion for supporting individuals to achieve recovery stability and improved wellbeing
- Valid drivers license and WWCC
- Current AHPRA Registration
Before starting work with us you will need to undertake a national police history check qualifications referee checks and WWCC.
Your benefits
- Rewarding work every day you know youre making a real difference
- Not-for-profit salary packaging reducing your tax (details via AccessPay)
- Free external confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support
- Volunteering opportunities
- Extra leave available including an additional public holiday additional annual leave day on your work anniversary and the opportunity to purchase further annual leave
Our culture
Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.
We prioritize the safety and wellbeing of everyone both within our team and the individuals we serve.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender age ethnicity race cultural background disability religion and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So whoever you are if youre skilled and actively support our purpose and values you would be welcome at Mission Australia.
If you live with disability and require support to submit your application please email or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.
We Strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application please contact us at
How to apply
Click Apply and send your application today!
As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer we will respond to your application.
Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you
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