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Job Description
An exciting and unique opportunity now exists at Depaul House, Residential Withdrawal unit. We are looking for a person with strong program development and group skills, a capacity and desire to drive change and willingness to be part of establishing Depaul House as a premier withdrawal service.
* Registered Nurse - Grade 3A part time position
* Challenging and rewarding work environment
* Excellent benefits including salary packaging
Job Description
An exciting and unique opportunity now exists at Depaul House, Residential Withdrawal unit. We are looking for a person with strong program development and group skills, a capacity and desire to drive change and willingness to be part of establishing Depaul House as a premier withdrawal service.
* Registered Nurse - Grade 3A part time position
* Challenging and rewarding work environment
* Excellent benefits including salary packaging
About The Role
Under the guidance of the Unit Manager or Associate Nurse Unit Manager, the Registered Nurse will be responsible for providing quality supportive care for clients in Depaul House in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
Within this role you will support the client in withdrawal by considering their physical and psychological needs by reducing further risks. You will also have the responsibility to participate and facilitate groups according to the in-house program activities.
* Monitor physical withdrawal and respond with protocol medication
* Evaluate client needs, respond in a timely manner and be involved in coordinatng and collaborating with the Welfare Worker in all aspects of client management in recovery process
* Identify and anticipate a decline in client's physical /emotional withdrawal state
* Be responsible for having Information and knowledge of client history, progress pathology and follow up via handover
* Ensure documentation is according to SVHM requirements
* Monitor team functioning, including the responsibility to ensure safety and cleanliness of the unit, maintaining equipment (medical and domestic) and timely reporting of damages
The classification for this position will be YU1 ($107,541 per annum pro rata)
About Depaul House
Depaul House is a 12 bed Community Residential Alcohol and Drug withdrawal unit providing a medicated detoxification for up to 10 days. Depaul House is part of St Vincent's Department of Addiction Medicine.
Your Contribution
* Current registration with the Australian Practitioner Registration Agency (APRHA)
* Degree in General Nursing or equivalent
* A valid Nationally Cooridnated Criminal History Check, or willing to obtain
* Having knowledge and experience working in the Alcohol and Other Drug Sector, minimum of 3 years' experience.
* Proficiency with case formulation, development of discharge planning and follow-up
* Ability to perform responsibilities in a timely manner and prioritise work demands to ensure client clinical needs are met
* Demonstrate an ability to problem solve and work as part of a multidisciplinary team
* A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, or willing to obtain
What We Offer
* A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
* Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
* A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month)
* Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
* Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay
* Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
* Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
* Culture of continuous improvement
Working at St Vincent's
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is one of Australia's leading Catholic not-for-profit healthcare provider, driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.
Application
* Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations
* LOCAL WORK ENVIRONMENT
Depaul House is a 12 bed Community Residential Alcohol and Other Drug Withdrawal unit, caring for people and providing a medicated withdrawal for up to 10 days. Depaul House fosters a standard of excellence within a skilled and compassionate team of Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses and Welfare Workers.
* POSITION PURPOSE
The Grade 3 Registered Nurse, under the guidance of the Nurse Unit Manager or Associate Nurse Unit Manager will be responsible for providing quality supportive care to clients in Depaul House, in collaboration with the Welfare Worker and multidisciplinary team.
The Grade 3 Registered Nurse will provide back fill for staff on leave and will be required to work 8-10 hour shifts on a rotating roster, including am, pm and night duty shifts.
The Grade 3 Registered Nurse will participate in and facilitate groups according to the in-house program activities and support the clients in withdrawal by considering their physical and psychological needs to reduce further risks.
* POSITION DUTIES
* Monitor physical withdrawal and respond with protocol medication
* Evaluate client needs, respond in a timely manner and be involved in coordinating and collaborating with the Welfare Worker in all aspects of client management in recovery process
* Identify and anticipate a decline in client's physical /emotional withdrawal state
* Be responsible for having Information and knowledge of client history, progress pathology and follow up via handover
* Ensure documentation is according to SVHM requirements
* Monitor team functioning, including the responsibility to ensure safety and cleanliness of the unit, maintaining equipment (medical and domestic) and timely reporting of damages
* Consider the cost and budgeting implications when using or obtaining consumables in relation to the operation of Depaul House
* SELECTION CRITERIA
Essential Registration, License Or Qualification Requirements
* Current registration with the Australian Practitioner Registration Agency (APRHA)
* Degree in General Nursing or equivalent
Other Essential Requirements
* Having knowledge and experience working in the Alcohol and Other Drug Sector, minimum of 3 years' experience.
* Proficiency with case formulation, development of discharge planning and follow-up
* Ability to perform responsibilities in a timely manner and prioritise work demands to ensure client clinical needs are met
* Demonstrate an ability to problem solve and work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Other Non Essential Requirements
* Post graduate qualifications in Alcohol and other Drugs studies desirable
* An understanding of Mental Health /Dual Diagnosis is advantageous
Closing Date
29 June 2025 11:59pm
Reconciliation Action Plan
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
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