| Internal Only |
This position is open to employees of Western Health only |
| Position Summary |
Drug Health Services – Residential Unit
Registered Nurse
Permanent Part Time/Permanent Full Time
An exciting opportunity exists at Western Health Drug Health Services for a Registered Nurse to step into the Residential Units to support clients who experience AOD issues and mental health issues. Although this position will be based at Westside Lodge DDRC, the successful RN will at times facilitate support at the Withdrawal Units in Footscray.
The RN is an integral member of the multidisciplinary team providing both 1:1 and group interventions and support and will engage clients in goal setting, admission to the unit, discharge planning and therapeutic interventions to support recovery.
The client group of the DHS Residential Units are characterised by multiple and complex co-morbidities, requiring a highly skilled and sensitive approach to engagement and case management. This work is undertaken with a commitment to Western Health's Best Care framework and will be based on a thorough understanding of harm reduction principles.
About the Position
- Supports the delivery of high quality and evidence-based interventions in line with Western Health's Values and Best Care framework
- Provides clinical support, advice and education to clients from admission through to discharge
- Ensures effective working relationships with the multidisciplinary team
About You
As an experienced Registered Nurse in this role, you will have:
- Previous experience in working with those who have AOD, mental health and medical complexity
- A passion for providing safe and modern care to individuals with substance use disorders and mental health issues
- High levels of organisation, collaboration, adaptability and communication
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| Selection Criteria |
Essential: Please specify which department/area you are applying for, based on what is currently listed in the advert.
Essential: Please specify if you are applying for Full/Time, Part/Time or Casual (Bank) hours.
Essential: Which Western Health Campus are you seeking to work? (Sunshine, Footscray, Williamstown, Sunbury, Bacchus Marsh) Please note: review the campuses that are listed in the advert.
Essential: Is there any current conditions on your AHPRA registration?
Essential: If yes, please describe the current conditions on your AHPRA registration.
Essential: Experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute hospital setting
Essential: Possess excellent clinical skills
Essential: Demonstrate effective organisational skills, particularly with respect to time management, delegation and supervision
Essential: Have well developed written and verbal communication skills
Essential: Have highly developed interpersonal skills
Essential: Demonstrate an ability to practice collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary health care team
Essential: Demonstrate evidence of undertaking professional development activities to maintain and enhance nursing expertise
Essential: A commitment to high quality, safe and person-centred care
Essential: Minimum qualifications to Certificate IV level in drug and alcohol, or willingness to work towards the same or equivalent
Essential: Minimum qualifications to Certificate IV level in mental health, or willingness to work towards the same/equivalent
Essential: Demonstrated experience working with clients with AOD misuse, mental health issues and complex comorbidities
Essential: Dual diagnosis capability
Essential: Current "Working with Children Check"
Essential: Excellent interpersonal, communication, conflict resolution and negotiation skills
Essential: Demonstrated capacity to manage and problem solve in crisis situations
Essential: Basic computer literacy skills
Essential: Experience in the provision of services to individuals and/or significant others and groups affected by substance use and associated comorbidities
Essential: Knowledge of the biological and social effects of substance use and its impact on family/significant others and community
Essential: Understanding of and commitment to the principles and practises of harm minimisation in the AOD field
Essential: Speciality practice experience in area of Dual Diagnosis
Desirable: Post graduate qualifications relevant to the area of Dual Diagnosis |