We are seeking a Registered Nurse to provide acute care within a medical unit serving individuals impacted by alcohol and other drug dependencies.
Benefits:
* Competitive Pay Rates and NFP Salary Packaging
* Convenient Location: Approximately one-hour drive from Sydney's City Centre
About the Role:
This position requires a versatile Registered Nurse with an understanding of mental health and addiction to join our medical unit.
In this role, you will support the health and medical needs of individuals facing substance abuse, addiction, and mental health challenges.
Responsibilities include providing ad hoc care, assisting with primary healthcare tasks, and offering withdrawal management support.
This opportunity will require you to:
1. Provide essential healthcare support to residents within the medical unit
2. Deliver ad hoc care and collaborate with GPs to administer primary health services
3. Offer withdrawal management support at our inpatient medical unit
Requirements:
To be successful in this role, you must have:
* Full AHPRA registration
* Complete rights to live and work in Australia
* Minimum 3 years acute nursing experience
* Demonstrated ability to navigate complex medical challenges associated with alcohol and drug dependencies
Desirable qualifications include experience in working with people with AoD dependencies, mental health nursing, community nursing, or experience within a non-government AoD treatment program.
Estimated salary: $80,000 - $120,000 per annum, depending on experience and location. Please note that this is an estimate based on industry standards.