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Registered Nurses - Places of Safety

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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 one of Australia's largest providers of alcohol and other drug services. We offer a range of services including Harm Reduction and Primary Health Services as well as a range of treatment types (including residential treatment centres, community-based support programs, counselling and withdrawal management services). We work to a modern, evidence based and holistic Model of Care which can be viewed here.

We have an exciting opportunity for values-driven and proactive Registered Nurses to be part of our AOD - Harm Reduction and Health Service located in the City of Yarra. This service supports people presenting as intoxicated / providing health supports to people that present as intoxicated/assessing and monitoring the health of people that present as intoxicated.

You will successfully

  • Provide a safe and caring environment in which intoxicated persons can sober up as an alternative to Police custody in which a person's behaviour poses a risk to themselves or others in the community
  • Provide and facilitate access for the person to appropriate alcohol and other drug treatment options and support services when the person is sober
  • Monitor and support participants through the sobering up process, providing nursing interventions to a high standard
  • Be part of the team on-call roster

We have both part time and casual positions available. Flexibility on number of hours and days can be negotiated with the right candidate/s. Positions are fixed term for 12 months with possible extension depending on funding arrangements.

You will have

  • DIV 1 RN with current APHRA registration
  • Maintains CPD points as required by AHPRA
  • Experience and competency in delivering accessible Primary Health Care, AOD and Harm Reduction Services
  • Excellent organisation and administrative skills with capacity to balance workload and determine priorities while also addressing the needs of a high volume, often crisis orientated environment
  • Strong verbal and communication skills
  • A current VIC Drivers Licence
  • Valid VIC Employee Working with Children Check
  • Ability to provide proof of Eligibility to Work in Australia

The Salvation Army is subject to public health orders. You may be required to provide evidence of vaccine status dependent on requirements.

What we offer

  • As a registered not for profit organisation, you may be eligible for generous tax-free salary packaging benefits
  • Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
  • An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members

Enquiries

Alex Reynolds, Regional AOD Manager at [email protected] using the subject line: Registered Nurse - Places of Safety enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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.

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