Nurse
- Permanent
- Generous Salary Packaging
- Employee Assistance Program available
• Part time (30.4 hours per fortnight)
• Registered Nurses level 4 dependent on qualifications and experience + 11 % Employer superannuation
• Other registration required: AHPRA
About the position
The purpose of the Nursing role is to provide direct care to Young people that are admitted to the Residential Withdrawal Units and Rehab Units. The position will facilitate withdrawal / rehab services for young people seeking assistance in their physical detoxification and Rehabilitation from licit and illicit substances use. This position works closely with YSAS General Practitioners, community General Practitioners and residential staff team.
Some of the key responsibilities will be:
1. Assessing urgent medical care, signs of withdrawal, effect of substances, injuries, allergies and current prescribed medication compliance;
2. Develop management plans based on assessment for general illness and injuries, Specific substance withdrawal management plans, behaviour management plans & medication management plans.
3. Facilitate timely data entry of confidential client information into relevant data bases and information management systems, ensuring records and files are stored and retrieved efficiently and securely;
4. Assessment and management of substance withdrawal in collaboration with the primary health team
5. Facilitate Case review meetings for their unit. Facilitate GPs review for young people as appropriate
6. Provide clinical expertise with regard to assessment, treatment and care planning, information on treatment options to clients;
For full details of the position, please view the POSITION DESCRIPTION below
Please note:
1. Service delivery aspects of the role may be modified in order to comply with Victorian Government COVID-19 guidelines.
2. As part of our Employment screening process you will be required to undertake a National Criminal History check and have a current Working with Children Check.
3. You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position
Further Enquiries
For a confidential discussion about the position, please contact Emma Hartney, Manager Residential Intake on 0409568654 regarding the position title Nurse – Recruitment Ref. Number- 041_2024.
• YSAS is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.
• YSAS has a zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to the provision of a child-safe organisation.
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