Reference Number: 1321
Job Title: GSSM Local Alcohol & Other Drugs Clinical Nurse
Employment Type: Fixed Term Part Time ending June 2027
Hours per Fortnight: 64
Location: Community Health
Closing date: 25/11/2024
For a confidentialconversation please contact: Cheryl Sobczyk on (03) 5823 7914 or Lisa Scarff on (03) 5832 3174
About GV Health:
At Goulburn Valley Health we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and ensuring workforce flexibility.
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About the program
The Greater Shepparton, Strathbogie & Moira Adult and Older Adult Local Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (GSSM Local) service is delivered through a consortium comprising of Wellways (lead agency) Goulburn Valley Health and APMHA HealthCare.
The GSSM Local will operate 7 days a week, with extended operating hours to support a flexible and responsive service. The GSSM Local will provide easy to access, high quality assessment, treatment, care and support to people aged 26 years and over experiencing mental illness, psychological distress or drug and co-occurring substance use or addiction issues. The GSSM Local will focus on those whose needs cannot be met by primary and secondary mental health and alcohol and other drug providers alone and who do not require intensive or ongoing care from Area Mental Health Services.
About the role
The GSSM Local Alcohol and Other Drug Registered Nurse will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team providing specialist alcohol and other drug nursing assessment, therapeutic intervention, care and support to people accessing the GSSM Local. They will be part of a team of mental health & wellbeing clinicians and lived experience staff who provide a “new front door” service to all adults seeking mental health and alcohol & other drug interventions and support within the Goulburn Valley area
The GSSM Local Alcohol and Other Drug Registered Nurse will work in tandem with clinical and other supports assisting service users to access the full range of interventions across the care continuum. They will work with the range of factors affecting service users within the scope of their practice including cognitive, occupational, physical and social matters to deliver client focused therapeutic approaches for recovery oriented, evidence-based care.
We are looking for:
* Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Registered Nurse,
* Postgraduate Diploma (or higher) in Addiction Studies (or equivalent/related field) and have at least 5 years of experience as an RN
* Experience working in and knowledge of the Alcohol and other Drug sector with a braod understanding of relevant primary and community services.
* General understanding and working knowledge of the Mental Health & Wellbeing Act 2022.
* High level case managment skills with demonstrated ability to engage people experiencing complex issues, with the ability to provide access and integrate specialist supports and develop community networks.
* Ability to effectively work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team as well as to work autonomously in a self-directed way, including the ability to work with initiative and appropriately with limited direction
Position Description: CLICK HERE
If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'
Why work at GV Health?
* Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community
* Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
* Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
* Paid parental leave
* Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
* A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
* Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
* Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program
GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. GV Health has zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.
Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request.
GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements.
Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.