• Casual shifts available
• Day/Afternoon and Night shifts
• $38.05 to $40.20 per hour plus penalty rates
• Located in Robertson at Triple Care Farm NSW
• Great opportunity for students currently studying their final year in Nursing

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 more about us and our purpose.

Your Opportunity

Located in Robertson, Triple Care Farm is a Mission Australia residential Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) withdrawal, rehabilitation, and treatment program for young people between 16-24 years.

Your role will provide holistic nursing care support to young people who are either withdrawing from drugs and/or alcohol dependence in a safe and supported environment. You will be assisting in a plan of care under the supervision and direction of the Registered Nurse.

You will work Day/Afternoon and active overnight in a shift work/rostered environment.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Provide assistance to the nursing team as directed by the Registered Nurse (RN)
• Ensure care activities to Residents in accordance with the nursing care plan
• Learn how to care for residents through the guidance of the Registered Nurse
• Collect accurate health care information to maintain documentation records
• Communicate effectively with Residents and other health care team members

Requirements for Success

• Certificate III in Health Services Assistance or currently studying final year of nursing
• You will have a passion for helping young people in AOD
• NSW Driver's License and current First Aid Certificate
• Three years' experience in the AOD field is desirable only
• Familiarity with and confidence in working within a harm minimisation framework

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.

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 prioritise 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 you're 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 [email protected], using the subject line: Assistant in Nursing - Triple Care Farm Robertson enquiry via EthicalJobs, or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.

Find out more about a career with Mission Australia.

Your benefits

• Rewarding work - every day you know you're making a real difference
• 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.

How to Apply

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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.