Introduction Permanent/Full-time position for an experienced AOD Registered Nurse with a passion for helping clients in a community setting. Based within the SECADA Drug and Alcohol consortium in Dandenong with outreach/travel to clients in the South-Eastern Melbourne area. Great hourly rate with Salary packaging provisions to enhance your take-home income. Wonderful team. Immediate start available. Working hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. Windana provides connected services for more people in need. We provide services across Victoria for adults and young people experiencing alcohol and other drug harms, family violence, mental health challenges and social disadvantage. Our Model of Care puts clients at the centre of what we do to create positive change in people's lives. We work with families, communities and other organisations to deliver trauma informed, equitable, culturally safe and integrated services based on evidence and practice wisdom. By intervening early and creating purposeful partnerships, we help clients achieve improved outcomes while reducing demand on acute services. And we are influencing policy, practice and research to help shape better systems for clients. Together, we influence the broader system for a more positive and connected future. Is this your next career opportunity? The Non-Residential Withdrawal (NRW) Registered Nurse, is located within the SECADA Drug and Alcohol (AOD) consortium, working alongside three partner agencies including Monash Health, Odyssey House and YSAS. The NRW Registered Nurse provides comprehensive assessment, risk formulation and withdrawal management to clients within a community setting. Treatment is provided via digital modalities, on-site and outreach. The role involves providing step-up/step-down care, assertive advocacy and referral. Deliver nursing assessments, case management, and support to clients, their families, and significant others, in diverse settings where appropriate. Provide care for individuals with co-existing conditions such as alcohol and other drug (AOD) use, mental health concerns, and acquired brain injuries. Support clients in accessing medical professionals, including GPs, Nurse Practitioners, and Addiction Medicine specialists. Connect clients with additional AOD treatment services and refer them to relevant health or community support agencies as needed. Initiate case management responsibilities, taking on primary responsibility for a caseload of clients. Coordinate and formulate client care across multiple services and providers, ensuring seamless delivery. Conduct clinical assessments for withdrawal, deliver withdrawal treatment, and offer referrals and information in line with harm minimisation principles. Offer brief therapeutic interventions such as harm reduction techniques, motivational interviewing, self-care guidance, and methods for managing anxiety and stress. Maintain comprehensive client documentation and case notes, ensuring accuracy and compliance and capturing relevant details for analysis. What we're looking for: 3 years’ experience in conducting drug and alcohol withdrawal and physical assessments. Knowledge of AOD pharmacotherapy principles, practice, and contemporary standards including evidence-based practice and interventions. Proven ability to work autonomously and apply professional and clinical judgement within scope. An ability to establish rapport with a range of stakeholders including clients, families, staff, and external service providers. Excellent administration skills with strong multitasking skills and ability to work autonomously. Ability to work in a faced paced environment and be part of a multidisciplinary team. Solution focused with a growth mindset and the ability manage self when experiencing organisational change, challenging clients and uncertainty. Bachelor’s degree in nursing. Current registration as Registered Nurse (Division 1) within the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Certificate IV in AOD or 4 AOD core competencies or willingness to complete studies during employment. Join our team to contribute to our life-changing work. Our people are integral to the work we do, and we pride ourselves on providing our team opportunities to contribute, grow and thrive: Contribute to our meaningful work and values-based culture through our Strategic Plan, our quality accreditation, Reconciliation Action Plan and progress towards Rainbow Tick accreditation. We care about everyone's contribution, so you feel connected, valued and motivated. Grow through professional and personal development opportunities. We offer regular supervision, goal-setting and individual development plans so you can grow your skills and practice. We also have study leave options, support for obtaining qualifications, career opportunities through secondments, and our Leadership Network. Thrive with a variety of benefits to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. We offer additional leave days, a broad range of EAP services, generous salary packaging entitlements and more! Ready to join us? Be quick! Applications will be reviewed as soon as they land on our desks so apply today if you're interested. Windana is committed to child safety and a valid Working with Children Check and Police Check are required for this position. Windana values and celebrates diversity and inclusion and is an equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and life experience to apply. Our aim is to build a team that closely reflects the diversity of the people and communities we work with.