Enrolled Nurse (svha)

Job Description

Job Description:

• EN Medication Endorsed position
• Part time 0.8 FTE permanent role
• Challenging and rewarding work environment

About the Role
Under the guidance of the Nurse Unit Manager or Associate Nurse Manager, you will provide delivery of quality, supportive care of clients in Depaul House in collaboration with other health professionals. You will support the client in withdrawal by considering their physical and psychological needs by reducing further risks.

• Monitoring physical withdrawals
• Evaluating client’s needs, responding in a timely manner, involvement in coordinating and collaborating with the treatment team in all aspects of client management in recovery process
• Identifying and anticipating decline in clients’ physical /emotional withdrawal states
• Being responsible for having information and knowledge of client history, progress and follow up via handover
• Ensuring documentation is in accordance with SVHM requirements
• Ensuring the team functioning includes the safety and cleanliness of unit, maintaining equipment (domestic and medical) and timely reporting of damages
• Considering the cost and budgeting implications when using or obtaining consumables in relation to the operation of Depaul House
• Participating in and facilitating groups according to the in-house program activities

Classifications for this position will range from IB66 to IB72 ($70,200 - $74,692 per annum pro rata)

Your Contribution

• Current Nursing Registration with APHRA
• Ability to participate and facilitate groups according to the in-house program activities
• Proficient with case formulation, development of discharge planning and follow up. Performs responsibilities in a timely manner and prioritises work demands to ensure client clinical needs are met
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
•  Knowledge of work place statutory and regulatory requirements and their impact upon nursing care delivery
• Commitment to supporting organisational change
• Commitment to ongoing educational and professional development
• Ability to prioritise work demands to ensure client clinical needs are met
• Enrolled Nurse (Endorsed) Qualification
• A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, or willing to obtain

What We Offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
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• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks
• 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

About DePaul House
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.

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 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 (including flu vaccinations).

Contact Details:

Rebecca Smyth NUM, 92312669 Rebecca.smyth@svha.org.au

Alternate Contact:

Christopher Hynan Nexus Manager, 92312353 Chris.hynan@svha.org.au

Closing Date:

13 March 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.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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