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The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.
• Work with participants experiencing AOD harm
• To provide effective healthcare nursing support and advice
• To focus on undertaking an internal audit of medication management and systems
• To provide effective supervision of medications and health issues for participants of the program
• To provide secondary consultation to counsellors relating to medications
• To build professional links with local doctors, clinics and other key stakeholders
* Support the implementation of all aspects of the day to day management, health and wellbeing of consumers at The Bridge
* Undertake an internal audit of medication management and systems and provide report to AOD Services Manager as requested
* Work collaboratively with the AOD Services Manager and Senior Clinician to support ongoing commissioning of quality treatment and care services through phases of focused strategic and project planning
* Identify gaps and offer solutions that support best practice outcomes
* Participate in the development of innovation and proven models of treatment and care
* Facilitate health information sessions for clients and on occasion’s with staff
* Program participants are seen regularly and meeting documented
* Provide holistic approach to participants and their experience of the program.
* Active involvement and consultation relating to doctor appointments
* Provide staff medications training on a regular basis
* Medications are reviewed on intake and at regular intervals
* Secondary consultation and medication planning is undertaken with AOD staff
* Participate in the Supervision of Program Participants self-medication
* Manage pharmacotherapy – script dates and changes
* Maintain medical stocks including all first aid kits used at the facility and in vehicles
* Arrange specialist health appointments and follow up as required for residents
* Liaise with AOD Staff in all matters relating to health care of program participants
* Documentation including case notes, court pathology reports are to be accurate and up to date
* Provide client medical files for review at specified intervals
* Prepare and facilitate groups for program participants when required
* Assessment and review of group content ensuring the provision of relevant information.
* Attendance at CCM meetings and General Staff meetings
* Up to date with Work Health and Safety practices and work in accordance with these
* Accreditation processes are explored, adhered to and implemented, providing continuous improvement to program.
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 people 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 Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration