• Make a meaningful difference in the lives affected by AOD issues
• Permanent part time positions available with great salary packaging and employee benefits
• Be part of an inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
• Permanent Part-Time | Corio | Contribute your skills providing care to vulnerable clients at our Geelong Withdrawal Unit

Start your career with The Salvation Army today!

We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values. If you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.

Why this role matters

The Geelong Withdrawal Unit provides a residential medicated withdrawal service for those who are seeking to recover from alcohol and other drugs issues. Clients reside in the Unit during their episode of care and are provided with all meals and facilities. Clients can remain in the programme for a further 21 days (Stage 2) post their medicated withdrawal (Stage 1) to stabilise and plan for their recovery post-discharge. The 12-bed Withdrawal Unit is in Corio. Nursing staff are employed to cover the 24-hour period with clinical supervision provided by the Nursing Coordinator and Visiting Medical Officer (GP).

The role you could play

Come and be part of our professional and hard working team! Our Registered Nurses provide nursing support and care for clients seeking to recover from alcohol and other drug issues.

Duties

• Ensure clients are fully aware of their treatment plan and inducted into the programme
• Provide clients with their withdrawal medication in a respectful fashion and in accordance with their medication chart
• Ensure clients are actively encouraged to participate in the programme
• Listen to clients and be involved in their recovery
• Monitor activities and clearly communicate at handover meetings
• Be professional, respectful and collaborative relationship is maintained with AOD Support staff

We currently have permanent part time vacancies. EFT shifts are negotiable however ideally, we are seeking to fill a 0.8, 0.5 and 0.6 EFT.

The following shifts are available to be filled:

• 10.30am-6.00pm (one day a week)
• Thursday mornings
• Every second Wednesday morning
• Every second Saturday and Sunday evening

The ideal candidate will have

• Degree or equivalent in Nursing and a current Div 1 certificate
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Cert IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs Competencies CHCAOD 2C, 6B, 8C, 9C AND 10A
• Clinical nursing and assessment skills and an understanding of professional nursing issues
• Practical experience in AOD sector service delivery, with an understanding of addictive behaviour and drugs, both illicit and licit

Benefits working with The Salvation Army

• We offer our eligible employees NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
• Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
• Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
• Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
• Generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks
• Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity
• Positively support and impact the lives of others through your career contribution

Enquiries Only

Jane Finlay at [email protected] using the subject line: AOD Registered Nurses - Corio enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Applications will close as soon as suitable candidates are secured. Do not delay in submitting your application today!

About Us

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.