Withdrawal Unit Nurse (salvationarmy)
Job posting number: #161155 (Ref:R45839)
Job Description
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ABOUT US
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.
Why this role matters
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).
The Salvation Army Bridge House is a 7-bed unit offering low-medical withdrawal support to individuals seeking recovery from AOD use.
The unit provides a trauma-informed, client centred space in which individuals can safely withdraw from harmful substance use.
About the role
We are seeking a values-driven and proactive Withdrawal Unit Nurse, at our Bridgehouse Withdrawal Unit located in Highgate. Reporting to the Nurse Team Leader, this is a permanent, part-time position with a variability and flexibility of hours. The newly developed nursing team includes both Registered and Enrolled Nurses with positions available for both.
The addition of a nursing team to the Bridge House Withdrawal Unit provides the opportunity to enhance our level of client care, improve treatment outcomes and create a bridge between primary health care and specialist AOD services to reduce system fragmentation.
Salary and conditions are in accordance with the Nurses Award with level to be determined upon candidate's qualifications and role type.
You will successfully
Conduct clinical observations including withdrawal assessment using relevant assessment tools
Administer medication to support participants through the withdrawal process including providing symptomatic relief
Provide low-medical support to withdrawal participants such as basic wound care, health assessment and screening
Develop health-related withdrawal treatment plans in collaboration with participants and the broader Bridge House team
Support participants with co-occurring substance use and mental health conditions, histories of trauma, homelessness and other complex experiences
Liaise with participant's treating health practitioners, pharmacies and other relevant health services to provide continuity of care
Registered Nurses will complete a combination of Morning, Evening, Night and Weekend shifts on a rotating roster to ensure all staff work across each shift type
Enrolled Nurses will work weekday Morning shifts
You will have
Current AHPRA Registration as a Div. 1 Registered Nurse or Div. 2 Enrolled Nurse
Qualifications in AOD and Mental Health highly regarded
Current National Police Clearance or willingness to obtain
Current unrestricted Western Australian Driver's License
Demonstrated experience working within the Alcohol and Other Drugs, Mental Health and/or Homelessness sectors
An understanding of the principles of trauma informed practice
An understanding of withdrawal management including competence in use of a range of withdrawal monitoring tools and knowledge of withdrawal pharmacotherapy
Advanced clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
Ability to work autonomously as well as within a multidisciplinary team
What we offer
As a registered NFP we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as;
NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650)
Flexible working conditions
Health, fitness and financial discounts / benefits
Paid parental leave - 12 weeks
Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
Up to 5 days paid leave per year to ‘volunteer’ in a TSA program or activity
Purpose driven career which has positive social and sustainable outcomes
Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service;
Opportunity for career development;
An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution
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