Community Drug and Alcohol Withdrawal Nurse

Dynamic work environment and collaborative team culture Flexibility for balancing work and life commitments Comprehensive learning and growth opportunities The CommunityDrug and Alcohol Withdrawal Nurse will be a valued member of the Albury Community Drug and Alcohol Team to undertake supported withdrawal for individuals with substance dependance wanting to cease and able to do so safely within the community. The role requires comprehensive assessment of the individual identified as being sufficiently stable and having adequate supports to facilitate a home based or Community withdrawal episode. During the episode of care the nurse is working closely with the person’s nominated GP and any other services that are involved ( mental health clinician) to monitor and provide symptomatic treatment for identified withdrawal syndrome. Duties include but are not limited to : Provide current evidence-based interventions to the individual and their support person / s during the treatment episode Provide information to both the individual and their nominated support person / s, developing their treatment plan, including management of withdrawal symptoms, pharmacotherapy regime and introduction of relapse prevention strategies, post withdrawal support and other treatment options Co-ordinate care with other Health Professionals including their GP, providing regular feedback as part of the shared care approach We are actively seeking candidates who meet the following requirements to apply for this exceptional opportunity : Currentregistered with AHPRA with at least five years' nursing experience. Demonstrated sound understanding of dependence, signs and symptoms of withdrawal and intoxication for the major drugs of abuse Current driver's license and an ability to travel for work purposes including home visits. Employment Type : This is a fixed term, part-time opportunity working nine days a fortnight with the opportunity for further employment within the drug and alcohol team. AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women’s and children’s, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028. This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this. We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth , Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle . We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development. To uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team, please refer to our Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award. AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks. Important Notice : All healthcare workers must be fully vaccinated or hold an approved medical contraindication certificate. Successful candidates will need to provide documentation of their COVID-19 and flu vaccination status. Not the right role for you? Let us know what you're ’d love you to join our Talent Community so our team can connect with you about other opportunities. To register your details, click #J-18808-Ljbffr